Parallel Verses
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
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;
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;
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
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
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Houtos
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Anastasis
References
Word Count of 36 Translations in Luke 2:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prophecy Of Simeon
33
His father and mother
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:23
but we preach Christ crucified,
Matthew 21:44
Acts 28:22
But we would like to hear from you what you think. For concerning this sect, we are aware that it is spoken against everywhere.”
1 Peter 2:7-8
So honor will come to you who believe, but for the unbelieving,
this One has become the cornerstone,
Genesis 14:19
He blessed him and said:
Creator
Genesis 47:7
Joseph then brought his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Exodus 39:43
Moses inspected all the work they had accomplished. They had done just as the Lord commanded. Then Moses blessed them.
Leviticus 9:22-23
Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed
Psalm 22:6-8
scorned by men and despised by people.
Psalm 69:9-12
and the insults of those who insult You
have fallen on me.
Isaiah 8:14-15
but for the two houses of Israel,
He will be a stone
and a rock to trip over,
and a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 8:18
Here I am with the children the Lord has given me
Hosea 14:9
and whoever is insightful recognize them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
and the righteous walk in them,
but the rebellious stumble in them.
Matthew 11:19
Matthew 12:46
He
Matthew 26:65-67
Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has blasphemed!
Matthew 27:40-45
and saying, “The One who would demolish the sanctuary and rebuild it 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 while this deceiver was still alive He said,
John 3:20
John 5:18
This is why the Jews began trying all the more to kill Him:
John 8:48-52
The Jews responded to Him, “Aren’t we right in saying that You’re a Samaritan
John 9:24-29
So a second time they summoned the man who had been blind and told him, “Give glory
Acts 2:36-41
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!”
Acts 3:15-19
You killed the source
Acts 4:26
and the rulers assembled together
against the Lord and against His Messiah.
Acts 6:7
So the preaching about God flourished, the number of the disciples in Jerusalem multiplied
Acts 9:1-20
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples
Acts 13:45
But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to oppose what Paul was saying by insulting him.
Acts 17:6
When they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here too,
Acts 24:5
For we have found this man to be a plague,
Romans 9:32
Why is that? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were by works.
2 Corinthians 2:15-16
For to God we are the fragrance
Hebrews 7:1
For this Melchizedek—
who met Abraham and blessed him
as he returned from defeating the kings,
Hebrews 7:7
Without a doubt,
Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses
1 Peter 4:14
If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ,