Luke 2:33
Good News Translation
The child's father and mother were amazed at the things Simeon said about him.

New Revised Standard Version
And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus' parents were surprised at what Simeon had said.

New American Bible
The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him;

Douay-Rheims Bible
And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.

Luke 2:48 And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? Behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

Luke 1:65,66 And fear came upon all their neighbours: and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. . . .

Isaiah 8:18 Behold I and my children, whom the Lord hath given me for a sign, and for a wonder in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwelleth in mount Sion.

Context
The Prophecy of Simeon
32A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel. 33And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him. 34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted.…
Cross References
Matthew 8:10
And Jesus hearing this, marvelled; and said to them that followed him. Amen I say to you, I have not found so great faith in Israel.

Matthew 12:46
As he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.

Luke 9:43
And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and cured the boy and restored him to his father.

Luke 20:26
And they could not reprehend his word before the people: and wondering at his answer, they held their peace.

Luke 2:32
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