Luke 2:34

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Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed

Cross References

Genesis 14:19

He blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth;

Genesis 47:7

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

Exodus 39:43

When Moses saw that they had done all the work just as the Lord had commanded, he blessed them.

Isaiah 8:18

See, 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.

Hosea 14:9

Those who are wise understand these things; those who are discerning know them. For the ways of the Lord are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.

Matthew 11:19

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

Matthew 12:46

While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, wanting to speak to him.

Matthew 21:44

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

Matthew 27:63

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

Luke 2:35

so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

John 3:20

For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed.

John 5:18

For this reason the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because he was not only breaking the sabbath, but was also calling God his own Father, thereby making himself equal to God.

Acts 13:45

But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy; and blaspheming, they contradicted what was spoken by Paul.

Acts 17:6

When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some believers before the city authorities, shouting, “These people who have been turning the world upside down have come here also,

Acts 24:5

We have, in fact, found this man a pestilent fellow, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

Acts 28:22

But we would like to hear from you what you think, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against.”

Acts 4:26

The kings of the earth took their stand, and the rulers have gathered together against the Lord and against his Messiah.’

Acts 6:7

The word of God continued to spread; the number of the disciples increased greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

Romans 9:32

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

1 Corinthians 1:23

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

Hebrews 7:1

This “King Melchizedek of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him”;

Hebrews 7:7

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

1 Peter 4:14

If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you.

1 Samuel 2:20

Then Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, and say, “May the Lord repay you with children by this woman for the gift that she made to the Lord”; and then they would return to their home.