Luke 2:28

The Passion Translation

Simeon cradled the baby in his arms and praised God and prophesied:

Cross References

Psalm 32:11

So celebrate the goodness of God! He shows this kindness to everyone who is his. Go ahead—shout for joy, all you upright ones who want to please him!

Mark 10:16

Then he embraced each child, and laying his hands on them, he lovingly blessed each one.

Mark 9:36

Then he had a child come and stand among them. He wrapped the child in his arms and said to them,

Luke 1:46

And Mary sang this song: “My soul is ecstatic, overflowing with praises to God!

Luke 1:64

Instantly Zechariah could speak again. And his first words were praises to the Lord.

Luke 1:68

“Praise be to the exalted Lord God of Israel, for he has seen us through eyes of grace, and he comes as our Hero-God to set us free!

Luke 2:20

The shepherds returned to their flock, ecstatic over what had happened. They praised God and glorified him for all they had heard and seen for themselves, just like the angel had said.

Luke 2:27

Keeping his promise, the Holy Spirit led Simeon to be in the temple court at the very moment Jesus’ parents entered to fulfill the requirement of the sacrifice.

Luke 2:29

“Lord and Master, I am your loving servant, and now I can die content, for you have fulfilled your promise to me. With my own eyes I have seen your Word, the Savior you sent into the world.

Joshua 22:33

The outcome pleased the Israelites and they praised God. They spoke no more of going to war against the eastern tribes to destroy the land where they had lived.