Luke 2:34

The Prophecy Of Simeon

³³ Jesus' father and mother kept wondering at the things being said about him. ³⁴ 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. ³⁵ Indeed, a sword will pierce your own soul, too, so that the inner thoughts of many people might be revealed."

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1 Corinthians 1:23

but we preach the Messiah crucified. He is a stumbling block to Jews and nonsense to gentiles,

Matthew 21:44

The person who falls over this stone will be broken to pieces, but it will crush anyone on whom it falls."

Acts 28:22

However, we'd like to hear from you what you believe, because people are talking against this sect everywhere."

1 Peter 2:7-8

Therefore he is precious to you who believe, but to those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,

Genesis 14:19

Melchizedek blessed Abram and said, "Abram is blessed by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Genesis 47:7

Later, Joseph brought his father Jacob to Pharaoh and introduced him. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Exodus 39:43

Moses blessed them when he saw all the work and that they had completed it. They had done it just as the LORD had commanded.

Leviticus 9:22-23

Aaron raised his hand toward the people and blessed them. Then he came down from the altar after offering the sin, whole burnt, and peace offerings.

Psalm 22:6-8

But as for me, I am only a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by people.

Psalm 69:9-12

Zeal for your house consumes me, and the mockeries of those who insult you fall on me.

Isaiah 8:14-15

Then he will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel he'll also be a stone with which someone strikes himself, a rock one stumbles over, a trap and a snare to those who live in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 8:18

Watch out! I and the children whom the LORD has given me are a sign and a wonder in Israel from the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, who resides on Mount Zion."

Hosea 14:9

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right: the righteous follow his example, but the rebellious stumble in them.

Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, "Look, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Absolved from every act of sin, is wisdom by her kith and kin."

Matthew 12:46

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

Matthew 26:65-67

Then the high priest tore his robes and said, "He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Listen! You yourselves have just heard the blasphemy!

Matthew 27:40-45

and saying, "You who were going to destroy the sanctuary and rebuild it in three days save yourself! If you're the Son of God, come down from the cross!"

Matthew 27:63

and said, "Sir, we remember how that impostor said while he was still alive, "I will be raised after three days.'

John 3:20

Everyone who practices wickedness hates the light and does not come to the light, so that his actions may not be exposed.

John 5:18

So the Jewish leaders were trying all the harder to kill him, because he was not only breaking the Sabbath but was also calling God his own Father, thereby making himself equal to God.

John 8:48-52

The Jewish leaders replied to him, "Surely we're right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon, aren't we?"

John 9:24-29

The Jewish leaders summoned the man who had been blind a second time and told him, "Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner."

Acts 2:36-41

"Therefore, let all the people of Israel understand beyond a doubt that God made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!"

Acts 3:15-19

and you killed the source of life, whom God raised from the dead. We are witnesses to that.

Acts 4:26

The kings of the earth take their stand, and rulers meet together against the Lord and against his Messiah.'

Acts 6:7

So the word of God continued to spread, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem continued to grow rapidly. Even a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 9:1-20

Meanwhile, still spewing death threats against the Lord's disciples, Saul went to the high priest.

Acts 13:45

But when the Jewish leaders saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to object to the statements made by Paul and even to abuse him.

Acts 17:6

When they didn't find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials and shouted, "These fellows who have turned the world upside down have come here, too,

Acts 24:5

For we have found this man a perfect pest and an agitator among all Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader in the sect of the Nazarenes

Romans 9:32

Why not? Because they did not pursue it on the basis of faith, but as if it were based on achievements. They stumbled over the stone that causes people to stumble.

2 Corinthians 2:15-16

To God we are the aroma of the Messiah among those who are being saved and among those who are being lost.

Hebrews 7:1

Now this man Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the Most High God, met Abraham and blessed him when he was returning from defeating the kings.

Hebrews 7:7

It is beyond dispute that the less important person is blessed by the more important person.

Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore, having so vast a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, and throwing off everything that hinders us and especially the sin that so easily entangles us, let us keep running with endurance the race set before us,

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted because of the name of the Messiah, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you.