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

19 But ^ybecause the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against my nation.

22 But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is ^aspoken against.”