And Joseph. The best texts read oJ pathr aujtou, his father. Marvelled [η ν θ α υ μ α ζ ο ν τ ε ς]. The Greek construction is peculiar. His father was and his mother wondering; the finite verb in the singular agreeing with the father, while the plural participle agrees with both. As usual, this combination of finite verb and participle denotes continuance or progression : they were marvelling while Simeon was speaking. So Rev.

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