34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed
Joseph was most certainly present when Simeon spoke to Mary. But where he previously addressed his words to both of them in a more general sense, he now focuses in on Mary.
34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed