Luke.2.34

Luke 2:34

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And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

The Prophecy of Simeon

Jesus Presented at the Temple

Cross References

1 Samuel 2:20

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¶ And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The Lord give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the Lord. And they went unto their own home.

Eli’s Wicked Sons

Samuel before the LORDas a Boy

Isaiah 8:14

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And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

A Call to Fear God

A Believing Remnant

Isaiah 8:18

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Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

A Call to Fear God

A Believing Remnant

Matthew 12:46

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While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers

Matthew 21:44

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And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants

Luke 2:35

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(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

The Prophecy of Simeon

Jesus Presented at the Temple

1 Corinthians 1:23

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But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

The Message of the Cross

The Wisdom of God

2 Corinthians 2:16

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To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?

Triumph in Christ

Reaffirm Your Love

1 Peter 2:7

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Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

The Living Stone and Chosen People

As Living Stones

1 Peter 2:8

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And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.