Directing his remarks to Mary alone, he adds: “Look! This one is laid for the fall and the rising again of many in Israel and for a sign to be talked against (yes, a long sword will be run through the soul of you yourself), in order that the reasonings of many hearts may be uncovered. ” ​ — Luke 2: 34, 35.
Lausudes oma sõnad ainuüksi Maarjale, lisab ta: „Vaata, see on seatud langemiseks ja tõusmiseks paljudele Iisraelis ja tähiseks, mille vastu räägitakse — ent sinu omastki hingest peab mõõk läbi tungima — et saaksid avalikuks paljude südamete mõtlemised! ” — Luuka 2: 34, 35.