Luke 2:34

New King James Version

Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:23

but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness,

Matthew 21:44

And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.”

Hosea 14:9

Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is prudent? Let him know them. For the ways of the Lord are right; The righteous walk in them, But transgressors stumble in them.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

Hebrews 7:7

Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better.

Romans 9:32

Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone.

Acts 6:7

Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Acts 24:5

For we have found this man a plague, a creator of dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

Acts 17:6

But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.

Acts 13:45

But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul.

Acts 4:26

The kings of the earth took their stand, And the rulers were gathered together Against the Lord and against His Christ.’

John 5:18

Therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also said that God was His Father, making Himself equal with God.

John 3:20

For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.

Matthew 27:63

saying, “Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise.’

Matthew 12:46

While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him.

Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is justified by her children.”

Isaiah 8:18

Here am I and the children whom the Lord has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the Lord of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.

Exodus 39:43

Then Moses looked over all the work, and indeed they had done it; as the Lord had commanded, just so they had done it. And Moses blessed them.

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and set him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Genesis 14:19

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

Hebrews 7:1

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

Acts 28:22

But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this sect, we know that it is spoken against everywhere.”

1 Samuel 2:20

And Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, and say, “The Lord give you descendants from this woman for the loan that was given to the Lord.” Then they would go to their own home.

Luke 2:35

(yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”