Luke 2:34

New American Bible - revised edition

and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:23

but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

Matthew 21:44

[ The one who falls on this stone will be dashed to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls.]”

Hosea 14:9

Ephraim! What more have I to do with idols? I have humbled him, but I will take note of him. I am like a verdant cypress tree. From me fruit will be found for you!

1 Peter 4:14

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

Hebrews 7:7

Unquestionably, a lesser person is blessed by a greater.

Romans 9:32

Why not? Because they did it not by faith, but as if it could be done by works. They stumbled over the stone that causes stumbling,

Acts 6:7

The word of God continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly; even a large group of priests were becoming obedient to the faith. Accusation Against Stephen.

Acts 24:5

We found this man to be a pest; he creates dissension among Jews all over the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazoreans.

Acts 17:6

When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city magistrates, shouting, “These people who have been creating a disturbance all over the world have now come here,

Acts 13:45

When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.

Acts 4:26

The kings of the earth took their stand and the princes gathered together against the Lord and against his anointed.’

John 5:18

For this reason the Jews tried all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the sabbath but he also called God his own father, making himself equal to God. The Work of the Son.

John 3:20

For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed.

Matthew 27:63

and said, “Sir, we remember that this impostor while still alive said, ‘After three days I will be raised up.’

Matthew 12:46

While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with him.

Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is vindicated by her works.” Reproaches to Unrepentant Towns.

Isaiah 8:18

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

Exodus 39:43

So when Moses saw that all the work was done just as the Lord had commanded, he blessed them.

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph brought his father Jacob and presented him to Pharaoh. And Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Genesis 14:19

He blessed Abram with these words: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth;

Hebrews 7:1

This “Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High,” “met Abraham as he returned from his defeat of the kings” and “blessed him.”

Acts 28:22

But we should like to hear you present your views, for we know that this sect is denounced everywhere.”

1 Samuel 2:20

And Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, as they were leaving for home. He would say, “May the Lord repay you with children from this woman for the gift she has made to the Lord!”

Luke 2:35

(and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”