35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."

Other Translations of Luke 2:35

King James Version

35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

English Standard Version

35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."

The Message

35 the pain of a sword-thrust through you - But the rejection will force honesty, as God reveals who they really are.

New King James Version

35 (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

New Living Translation

35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 2:35

Commentary on Luke 2:25-35

(Read Luke 2:25-35)

The same Spirit that provided for the support of Simeon's hope, provided for his joy. Those who would see Christ must go to his temple. Here is a confession of his faith, that this Child in his arms was the Saviour, the salvation itself, the salvation of God's appointing. He bids farewell to this world. How poor does this world look to one that has Christ in his arms, and salvation in his view! See here, how comfortable is the death of a good man; he departs in peace with God, peace with his own conscience, in peace with death. Those that have welcomed Christ, may welcome death. Joseph and Mary marvelled at the things which were spoken of this Child. Simeon shows them likewise, what reason they had to rejoice with trembling. And Jesus, his doctrine, and people, are still spoken against; his truth and holiness are still denied and blasphemed; his preached word is still the touchstone of men's characters. The secret good affections in the minds of some, will be revealed by their embracing Christ; the secret corruptions of others will be revealed by their enmity to Christ. Men will be judged by the thoughts of their hearts concerning Christ. He shall be a suffering Jesus; his mother shall suffer with him, because of the nearness of her relation and affection.