Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: "Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, Cross References 1 Samuel 2:20 And Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, "May the LORD give you children by this woman in place of the one she dedicated to the LORD." Then they would go home. Isaiah 8:14 And He will be a sanctuary--but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. Isaiah 8:18 Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. Matthew 12:46 While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. Matthew 21:44 He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed." Luke 2:35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed--and a sword will pierce your soul as well." 1 Corinthians 1:23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 2 Corinthians 2:16 To the one, we are an odor of death and demise; to the other, a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task? 1 Peter 2:7 To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," 1 Peter 2:8 and, "A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." They stumble because they disobey the word--and to this they were appointed. Treasury of Scripture 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; blessed. Genesis 14:19 Genesis 47:7 Exodus 39:43 set. Isaiah 8:14,15 Hosea 14:9 Matthew 21:44 and rising. Acts 2:36-41 Acts 3:15-19 Acts 6:7 for a. Psalm 22:6-8 Psalm 69:9-12 Isaiah 8:18 |
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