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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."
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;
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;
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
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Anastasis
References
Word Count of 36 Translations in Luke 2:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prophecy Of Simeon
33 The child's father and mother were astonished at what Symeon said. 34 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."
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:23
but we proclaim a Christ who was crucified??n idea that is revolting to Jews and absurd to the heathen,
Matthew 21:44
Whoever falls on that stone will be shattered, but whoever it falls upon will be pulverized."
Acts 28:22
But we want to hear you state your views, for as far as this sect is concerned, we understand that everywhere it is denounced."
1 Peter 2:7-8
It is you, therefore, who believe who see its value, but for men who do not believe, "The stone which the builders refused has been made a cornerstone,"
Matthew 11:19
Now that the Son of Man has come, he does eat and drink, and people say, 'Look at him! A glutton and a drinker, the companion of tax-collectors and irreligious people!' And yet Wisdom is vindicated by her actions!"
Matthew 12:46
While he was still speaking, his mother and his brothers came up and stood outside the crowd, wanting to speak to him.
Matthew 26:65-67
Then the high priest tore his clothing and said, "He has uttered blasphemy! What do we want of witnesses now? Here you have heard his blasphemy!
Matthew 27:40-45
and saying, "You who would tear down the sanctuary, and build one in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!"
Matthew 27:63
and said, "Sir, we remember that when this impostor was alive he said, 'After three days I will rise again!'
John 3:20
For everyone who does wrong hates the light and will not come to it, for fear his actions will be exposed.
John 5:18
On account of this the Jews were all the more eager to kill him, because he not only broke the Sabbath but actually called God his Father, thus putting himself on an equality with God.
John 8:48-52
The Jews answered, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and are possessed?"
John 9:24-29
So they again summoned the man who had been blind, and they said to him, "Give God the praise. This man we know is a sinful man."
Acts 2:36-41
"Therefore the whole nation of Israel must understand that God has declared this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ."
Acts 3:15-19
and killed the very source of life. But God raised him from the dead, as we can testify.
Acts 4:26
The kings of the earth stood by, And the rulers assembled Against the Lord and against his Christ.'
Acts 6:7
So God's message continued to spread; the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a great many priests accepted the faith.
Acts 9:1-20
Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the Lord's disciples, went to the high priest,
Acts 13:45
But when the Jews saw the crowd, they were very jealous, and they contradicted what Paul said and abused him.
Acts 17:6
As they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the town magistrates, shouting, "The men who have made trouble all over the world have come here too,
Acts 24:5
For we have found this man a pest and a disturber of the peace among Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect,
Romans 9:32
And why? Because they did not seek it through faith, but through doing certain things. They stumbled over that stone that makes people stumble,
2 Corinthians 2:15-16
Yes, I am the fragrance of Christ to God, diffused among those who are being saved, and those who are perishing alike;
Hebrews 7:1
For this man Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham as he was on his way back from defeating the kings, and gave him his blessing,
Hebrews 7:7
But, beyond any doubt, it is the inferior that is blessed by the superior.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, let us too, with such a crowd of witnesses about us, throw off every impediment and the entanglement of sin, and run with determination the race for which we are entered,
1 Peter 4:14
If you are being abused for the sake of Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit of God is resting upon you.