Luke 2:28

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

[Simeon] took Him up in his arms and praised and thanked God and said,

Cross References

Luke 1:64

And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak, blessing and praising and thanking God.

Luke 2:20

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.

Luke 1:68

Blessed (praised and extolled and thanked) be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has come and brought deliverance and redemption to His people!

Luke 1:46

And Mary said, My soul magnifies and extols the Lord,

Mark 10:16

And He took them [the children up one by one] in His arms and [fervently invoked a] blessing, placing His hands upon them.

Mark 9:36

And He took a little child and put him in the center of their group; and taking him in [His] arms, He said to them,

Psalm 32:11

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you [uncompromisingly] righteous [you who are upright and in right standing with Him]; shout for joy, all you upright in heart!

Joshua 22:33

The report pleased the Israelites and they blessed God; and they spoke no more of going to war against them to destroy the land in which the Reubenites and Gadites dwelt.

Luke 2:27

And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law,

Luke 2:29

And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart (leave this world) in peace, according to Your word.