And Simeon blessed them, and said to 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; Treasury of Scripture blessed. Genesis 14:19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: Genesis 47:7 And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. Exodus 39:43 And Moses did look on all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it... Leviticus 9:22,23 And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering... Hebrews 7:1,7 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings... set. Isaiah 8:14,15 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel... Hosea 14:9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right... Matthew 21:44 And whoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. John 3:20 For every one that does evil hates the light, neither comes to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. John 9:29 We know that God spoke to Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from where he is. Romans 9:32 Why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone; 1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness; 2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are to God a sweet smell of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 1 Peter 2:7 To you therefore which believe he is precious: but to them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed... and rising. Acts 2:36-41 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made the same Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ... Acts 3:15-19 And killed the Prince of life, whom God has raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses... Acts 6:7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly... Acts 9:1-20 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest... for a. Psalm 22:6-8 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people... Psalm 69:9-12 For the zeal of your house has eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached you are fallen on me... Isaiah 8:18 Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts... Matthew 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a drunkard, a friend of publicans and sinners... Matthew 26:65-67 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He has spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold... Matthew 27:40-45,63 And saying, You that destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself. If you be the Son of God, come down from the cross... John 5:18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father... John 8:48-52 Then answered the Jews, and said to him, Say we not well that you are a Samaritan, and have a devil... John 9:24-28 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said to him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner... Acts 4:26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. Acts 13:45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spoke against those things which were spoken by Paul... Acts 17:6 And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brothers to the rulers of the city, crying... Acts 24:5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world... Acts 28:22 But we desire to hear of you what you think: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. 1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness; Hebrews 12:1-3 Why seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight... 1 Peter 4:14 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you; for the spirit of glory and of God rests on you...
Context The Prophecy of Simeon
25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was on him. 26And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word: 30For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31Which you have prepared before the face of all people; 32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. 33And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him. 34And Simeon blessed them, and said to 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; 35(Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted;
Darby Bible Translation
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Lo, this child is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against;
King James Bible
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;
Young's Literal Translation
and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, 'Lo, this one is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against --
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