Luke 2:28

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Simeon took Jesus in his arms, praised God and said,

Cross References

Luke 1:64

Just then his mouth was capable of uttering speech, and his tongue could form words, and he praised God.

Luke 2:20

Then the shepherds returned [to their fields], honoring and praising God for everything they had heard and seen, for it all happened just as they had been told.

Luke 1:68

“May the Lord be praised, [who is] the God of the Israelites, for He has come to [the aid of] His people and bought them back [i.e., from bondage].

Luke 1:46

Then Mary said, “My soul lifts up the Lord,

Mark 10:16

Then He lifted up the children into His arms, and placing His hands on them, He asked God’s blessing on them.

Mark 9:36

And He took a little child and placed it in front of them, and lifting the child up into His arms, He said to them,

Luke 2:27

And he was led by the Holy Spirit into the Temple, and when Joseph and Mary brought the baby Jesus in, so they could do to Him what was customary under the Law of Moses,

Luke 2:29

“Master, you may now allow your servant to be released [i.e., die] in peace, according to what you said.