³⁴ Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:^(A) “This child is destined to cause the falling^(B) and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

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

⁴⁸ He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?”

⁵⁰ For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven^(A) is my brother and sister and mother.”