Luke 2:34

Free Bible Version

Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Jesus' mother Mary, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall and many to rise. He is a sign from God that many will reject,

Cross References

Genesis 14:19

He blessed Abram, telling him, “May Abram be blessed by the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth.

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph went with his father Jacob and introduced him to Pharaoh. After Jacob blessed Pharaoh,

Exodus 39:43

Moses inspected all the work and made sure they had done it as the Lord had ordered. Then Moses blessed them.

Isaiah 8:18

Look, I'm here, together with the children the Lord has given me. They are signs and wonders in Israel from the Lord Almighty, who lives on Mount Zion.

Hosea 14:9

Who is wise to understand these things? Who has discernment in understanding them? The Lord's paths are right—the good follow them, but rebels trip and fall along the way.

Matthew 11:19

On the other hand the Son of man came and did feast and drink, and people say, ‘Look, he's greedy and drinks too much; he's a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by what it does…”

Matthew 12:46

While he was speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers arrived and stood outside, wanting to talk to him.

Matthew 21:44

Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken, but it will completely crush anyone it falls upon.”

Matthew 27:63

They said to him, “Sir, we recall that the imposter said while he was still alive, ‘After three days, I'll rise again.’

Luke 2:35

revealing what they really think. For you it will feel like a sword piercing right through you.”

John 3:20

All those who do evil hate the light and don't come into the light, because they don't want their actions to be exposed.

John 5:18

This was why the Jews tried even harder to kill him, for not only did he break the Sabbath but also called God his Father, making himself equal with God.

Acts 13:45

However, when the Jews saw the crowds, they became extremely jealous, contradicting what Paul was saying and cursing him.

Acts 17:6

When they couldn't find them they dragged Jason and some of the other believers before the town leaders, shouting, “These people are famous for causing trouble, turning the world upside down. Now they've come here,

Acts 24:5

We discovered that this man is a real pest, stirring up rebellions among Jews all over the world, a ringleader of the Nazarene sect.

Acts 28:22

“But we do want to hear from you what you believe—especially regarding this sect, which we know is condemned everywhere.”

Acts 4:26

The kings of the earth prepared for war; the rulers united together against the Lord and against his Chosen One.’

Acts 6:7

The word of God continued to spread, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem greatly increased, with a large number of priests committing themselves to trusting in Jesus.

Romans 9:32

Why not? Because they relied on what they did rather than trusting in God. They tripped on the stumbling-block,

1 Corinthians 1:23

but our message is of Christ killed on a cross—offensive to the Jews, and foolishness to the foreigners.

Hebrews 7:1

Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Most High God. He met Abraham who was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him.

Hebrews 7:7

There's no argument that the lesser person is blessed by the one who is greater.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are cursed in Christ's name, you're blessed, for God's glorious Spirit rests on you.

1 Samuel 2:20

Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the Lord give you children by this woman to replace the one she prayed for and dedicated to the Lord.” Then they would return home.