Luke 2:34

The Prophecy Of Simeon

³³ So the child's father and mother were amazed at what was said about him. ³⁴ 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. ³⁵ Indeed, as a result of him the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed -- and a sword will pierce your own soul as well!"

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1 Corinthians 1:23

but we preach about a crucified Christ, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.

Matthew 21:44

The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, and the one on whom it falls will be crushed."

Acts 28:22

But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it."

1 Peter 2:7-8

So you who believe see his value, but for those who do not believe, the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,

Genesis 14:19

He blessed Abram, saying, "Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth.

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Exodus 39:43

Moses inspected all the work -- and they had done it just as the Lord had commanded -- they had done it exactly -- and Moses blessed them.

Leviticus 9:22-23

Then Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them and descended from making the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering.

Psalm 22:6-8

But I am a worm, not a man; people insult me and despise me.

Psalm 69:9-12

Certainly zeal for your house consumes me; I endure the insults of those who insult you.

Isaiah 8:14-15

He will become a sanctuary, but a stone that makes a person trip, and a rock that makes one stumble -- to the two houses of Israel. He will become a trap and a snare to the residents of Jerusalem.

Isaiah 8:18

Look, I and the sons whom the Lord has given me are reminders and object lessons in Israel, sent from the Lord who commands armies, who lives on Mount Zion.

Hosea 14:9

Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the Lord are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble.

Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look at him, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is vindicated by her deeds."

Matthew 12:46

While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers came and stood outside, asking to speak to him.

Matthew 26:65-67

Then the high priest tore his clothes and declared, "He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Now you have heard the blasphemy!

Matthew 27:40-45

and saying, "You who can destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are God's Son, come down from the cross!"

Matthew 27:63

and said, "Sir, we remember that while that deceiver was still alive he said, 'After three days I will rise again.'

John 3:20

For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.

John 5:18

For this reason the Jewish leaders were trying even harder to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was also calling God his own Father, thus making himself equal with God.

John 8:48-52

The Judeans replied, "Aren't we correct in saying that you are a Samaritan and are possessed by a demon?"

John 9:24-29

Then they summoned the man who used to be blind a second time and said to him, "Promise before God to tell the truth. We know that this man is a sinner."

Acts 2:36-41

Therefore let all the house of Israel know beyond a doubt that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ."

Acts 3:15-19

You killed the Originator of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this fact we are witnesses!

Acts 4:26

The kings of the earth stood together, and the rulers assembled together, against the Lord and against his Christ.'

Acts 6:7

The word of God continued to spread, the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 9:1-20

Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats to murder the Lord's disciples, went to the high priest

Acts 13:45

But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they began to contradict what Paul was saying by reviling him.

Acts 17:6

When they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city officials, screaming, "These people who have stirred up trouble throughout the world have come here too,

Acts 24:5

For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

Romans 9:32

Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but (as if it were possible) by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

2 Corinthians 2:15-16

For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing --

Hebrews 7:1

Now this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him.

Hebrews 7:7

Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior,

Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.