Luke 2:34

English Standard Version 2016

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

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:23

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles,

Matthew 21:44

And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.”

Hosea 14:9

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the Lord are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

Hebrews 7:7

It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior.

Romans 9:32

Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone,

Acts 6:7

And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 24:5

For we have found this man a plague, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

Acts 17:6

And when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also,

Acts 13:45

But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what was spoken by Paul, reviling him.

Acts 4:26

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers were gathered together, against the Lord and against his Anointed’—

John 5:18

This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.

John 3:20

For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.

Matthew 27:63

and said, “Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise.’

Matthew 12:46

While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him.

Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”

Isaiah 8:18

Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.

Exodus 39:43

And Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it; as the Lord had commanded, so had they done it. Then Moses blessed them.

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph brought in Jacob his father and stood him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Genesis 14:19

And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;

Hebrews 7:1

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

Acts 28:22

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

1 Samuel 2:20

Then Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, and say, “May the Lord give you children by this woman for the petition she asked of the Lord.” So then they would return to their home.

Luke 2:35

(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”