Luke 2:35

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Luke 2:35

(Yea a sword shall pearce thorow thy owne soule also) that the thoughts of many hearts may be reuealed.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

and a sword will pierce even your own soul--to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
- American Standard Version (1901)

(And a sword will go through your heart;) so that the secret thoughts of men may come to light.
- Basic English Bible

so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed-and a sword will pierce your soul as well."
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

(and even a sword shall go through thine own soul;) so that [the] thoughts may be revealed from many hearts.
- Darby Bible

And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
- English Revised Version

Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Luke 2:35

Wesley's Notes for Luke 2:35


2:35 A sword shall pierce through thy own soul - So it did, when he suffered: particularly at his crucifixion.



People's Bible Notes for Luke 2:35


Lu 2:35 A sword shall pierce through thy own soul. He announces that the blessed mother should also be a sorrowing mother. Though she was exulted in the thought that her son should sit on the throne of David, she learns now that the calumny will make him its sign, and a sword shall pierce her soul. That the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Christ brings to light by bringing into activity the thoughts of the heart. The result of preaching Christ is always to awaken opposition or love and obedience.

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