Luke 2:34

The Prophecy Of Simeon

³³ Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him, ³⁴ 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. ³⁵ Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

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1 Corinthians 1:23

but we preach Christ crucified; a stumbling block to Jews, and foolishness to Greeks,

Matthew 21:44

He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but on whoever it will fall, it will scatter him as dust."

Acts 28:22

But we desire to hear from you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against."

1 Peter 2:7-8

For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected, has become the chief cornerstone,"

Genesis 14:19

He blessed him, and said, "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:

Genesis 47:7

Joseph brought in Jacob, his father, and set him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Exodus 39:43

Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it as Yahweh had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

Leviticus 9:22-23

Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people, and blessed them; and he came down from offering the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace offerings.

Psalm 22:6-8

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised by the people.

Psalm 69:9-12

For the zeal of your house consumes me. The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.

Isaiah 8:14-15

He will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel, he will be a trap and a snare for the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Isaiah 8:18

Behold, I and the children whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Yahweh of Armies, who dwells in Mount Zion.

Hosea 14:9

Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of Yahweh are right, and the righteous walk in them; But the rebellious stumble in them.

Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her children."

Matthew 12:46

While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.

Matthew 26:65-67

Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.

Matthew 27:40-45

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

Matthew 27:63

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

John 3:20

For everyone who does evil hates the light, and doesn't come to the light, lest his works would be exposed.

John 5:18

For this cause therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the Sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God.

John 8:48-52

Then the Jews answered him, "Don't we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?"

John 9:24-29

So they called the man who was blind a second time, and said to him, "Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner."

Acts 2:36-41

"Let all the house of Israel therefore know certainly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified."

Acts 3:15-19

and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses.

Acts 4:26

The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council together, against the Lord, and against his Christ.'

Acts 6:7

The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Acts 9:1-20

But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

Acts 13:45

But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed.

Acts 17:6

When they didn't find them, they dragged Jason and certain brothers before the rulers of the city, crying, "These who have turned the world upside down have come here also,

Acts 24:5

For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

Romans 9:32

Why? Because they didn't seek it by faith, but as it were by works of the law. They stumbled over the stumbling stone;

2 Corinthians 2:15-16

For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God, in those who are saved, and in those who perish;

Hebrews 7:1

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

Hebrews 7:7

But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.

Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.