Luke 2:34

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

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 broken to pieces, and it will crush anyone on whom it falls.”

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.

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.

Hebrews 7:7

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

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,

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.

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 17:6

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

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 4:26

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

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.

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.

Matthew 27:63

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

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 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.”

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.

Exodus 39:43

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

Genesis 47:7

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

Genesis 14:19

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

Hebrews 7:1

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

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.”

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 loan that she made to the Lord,” and then they would return to their home.

Luke 2:35

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