Parallel Verses
Godbey New Testament
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, His mother; Behold, he is appointed unto the fall and rising of many in Israel, and unto a sign which is spoken against;
New American Standard Bible
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary
King James Version
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;
Holman Bible
Then Simeon blessed them and told His mother Mary: “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel
International Standard Version
Then Simeon blessed them and told Mary, his mother, "This infant is destined to cause many in Israel to fall and rise. Also, he will be a sign that will be opposed.
A Conservative Version
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this man is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign being repudiated
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;
Amplified
Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Listen carefully: this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for
An Understandable Version
Then Simeon [asked God to] bless them and said to Jesus' mother Mary, "Look, many Israelites will be caused to fall [i.e., into spiritual ruin] or rise [i.e., to spiritual renewal] because of Him. And [He will be] a 'sign' [for people] to speak against,
Anderson New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign to be spoken against,
Bible in Basic English
And Simeon gave them his blessing and said to Mary, his mother, See, this child will be the cause of the downfall and the lifting up of great numbers of people in Israel, and he will be a sign against which hard words will be said;
Common New Testament
Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that will be spoken against
Daniel Mace New Testament
then Simeon gave them his benediction, and said to Mary his mother, "the child you now see, shall occasion many in Israel to fall and rise again; he will be the Object of calumny,
Darby 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;
Goodspeed New Testament
And he gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child's mother, "This child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a portent that will be much debated??35 you yourself will be pierced to the heart??nd so the thoughts of many minds will be revealed."
John Wesley New Testament
Behold this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be spoken against,
Julia Smith Translation
And Simeon praised them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, he is laid for the fall and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign spoken against;
King James 2000
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;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed--
Modern King James verseion
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this One is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, "Behold, this child shall be the fall, and resurrection, of many in Israel: And a sign which shall be spoken against.
Moffatt New Testament
but Symeon blessed them, and to his mother Mary he said, "This child is destined for the downfall as well as for the rise of many a one in Israel; destined to be a Sign for man's attack ??35 to bring out the secret aims of many a heart. And your own soul will be pierced by a spear."
Montgomery New Testament
"Behold this child is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
NET Bible
Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.
New Heart English Bible
and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Look, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
Noyes New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that will be spoken against;
Sawyer New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against,
The Emphasized Bible
And Symeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother - Lo! this one, is being set for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign to be spoken against;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall, and rising again of many in Israel; and for a marked object to be spoken against;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Simeon gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child's mother: "This child is appointed to be the cause of the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign much spoken against--
Webster
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;
Weymouth New Testament
Symeon blessed them and said to Mary the mother, "This child is appointed for the falling and the uprising of many in Israel and for a token to be spoken against;
Williams New Testament
Then Symeon gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child's mother, "This child is destined to bring the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign continuously disputed --
World English Bible
and Simeon blessed them, and said to 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.
Worsley New Testament
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be spoken against,
Youngs 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 --
Themes
Benedictions » Instances of » By simeon, upon jesus
Blessings » Pronounced upon persons by men
Glory of the The church » Derived from Christ
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in
Topics
Interlinear
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Anastasis
References
Word Count of 36 Translations in Luke 2:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prophecy Of Simeon
33 And His father and His mother were marveling at the words spoken concerning Him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, His mother; Behold, he is appointed unto the fall and rising of many in Israel, and unto a sign which is spoken against; 35 and a sword shall go through thy soul, in order that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:23
but we preach Christ having been crucified, to the Jews indeed a stumbling block, and to the Gentiles foolishness;
Matthew 21:44
OMITTED TEXT
Acts 28:22
But we desire to hear from you what you think: for indeed concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against.
1 Peter 2:7-8
Therefore to you who believe he is precious: but to the unbelievers, the stone which the builders rejected, the same has become the head of the corner, and the stone of stumbling, and the rock of offence,
Matthew 11:19
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous and wine-drinking man, a friend of publicans and sinners. Wisdom is truly justified by her children.
Matthew 12:46
And He yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and His brothers stood without, seeking to speak to Him.
Matthew 26:65-67
Then the high priest tore his robes, saying, He blasphemed: why have we yet need of witnesses? behold, now you heard His blasphemy:
Matthew 27:40-45
and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Matthew 27:63
Lord, we remember that that deceiver, while yet living, said, After three days I will rise.
John 3:20
For every one doing evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, in order that his works may not be convicted;
John 5:18
Therefore the Jews the more sought to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but said that God was His Father, making himself equal to God.
John 8:48-52
The Jews responded and said to Him, Do we not truly say that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?
John 9:24-29
Then they asked the man the second time who was blind, and said to him, Give God the glory: we know that this man is a sinner.
Acts 2:36-41
Then let all the house of Israel assuredly know that God hath made this same Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Acts 3:15-19
and you slew the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, whose witnesses we are.
Acts 4:26
The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and his Christ.
Acts 6:7
And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples multiplied exceedingly in Jerusalem, and a great multitude of the priests were obedient unto the faith.
Acts 9:1-20
But Saul, still breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, having come to the high priest,
Acts 13:45
And the Jews seeing the multitudes, were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the word spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
Acts 17:6
but not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren to the rulers of the city, roaring that, These who have turned the world upside down are also come hither;
Acts 24:5
For having found this man pestilential, and stirring up seditions to all the Jews who are throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
Romans 9:32
Why? Because they sought it not from faith, but as it were from works: they stumbled over the stone of stumbling,
2 Corinthians 2:15-16
because we are a sweet savour of Christ unto God, among those who are saved, and among those who perish;
Hebrews 7:1
For this Melchizedek, the king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, the one having met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him,
Hebrews 7:7
For without contradiction the less is blessed by the better.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore let us indeed, having around us so great a cloud of witnesses, having laid aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, run with patience the race which is set before us,
1 Peter 4:14
If you suffer reproach in the name of Christ, happy are you, because the spirit of the glory and the spirit of God rest on you.