Luke 2:28

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Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

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  • Luke 1:64 : 64 Immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue was set free, and he began to speak, praising God.
  • Luke 1:68 : 68 'Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and provided redemption for His people.
  • Luke 2:13-14 : 13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those on whom his favor rests."
  • Luke 2:20 : 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
  • Ps 32:11-33:1 : 11 Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing for joy, all you who are upright in heart. 1 Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones! Praise is fitting for the upright.
  • Ps 105:1-3 : 1 Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name, make His deeds known among the nations. 2 Sing to Him, make music for Him, tell of all His wonderful works. 3 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
  • Ps 135:19-20 : 19 House of Israel, bless the LORD! House of Aaron, bless the LORD! 20 House of Levi, bless the LORD! You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!
  • Mark 9:36 : 36 He took a little child, placed him in the midst of them, and, taking the child in his arms, he said to them,
  • Mark 10:16 : 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them, and blessed them.
  • Luke 1:46 : 46 And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord,'

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  • Luke 2:20-27
    8 verses
    82%

    20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

    21On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived in the womb.

    22When the days of purification required by the law of Moses were completed, they took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.

    23(As it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord.")

    24And they offered a sacrifice, according to what is said in the Law of the Lord: "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons."

    25Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

    26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

    27Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the Law required,

  • Mark 10:16
    81%

    16And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them, and blessed them.

  • Luke 2:29-30
    2 verses
    79%

    29"Now, Lord, you can let your servant depart in peace, according to your word.

    30For my eyes have seen your salvation,

  • Mark 9:36
    76%

    36He took a little child, placed him in the midst of them, and, taking the child in his arms, he said to them,

  • Luke 2:38-41
    4 verses
    75%

    38At that very moment, she came up and began to give thanks to the Lord and to speak about the child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

    39When they had completed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.

    40And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

    41Every year, Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.

  • Luke 1:66-68
    3 verses
    75%

    66All those who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying, 'What then will this child become?' For indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.

    67Then Zechariah, his father, was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying:

    68'Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and provided redemption for His people.

  • Luke 2:33-34
    2 verses
    73%

    33The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

    34Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed.

  • Luke 1:31-32
    2 verses
    73%

    31And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.

    32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.

  • Luke 1:40-44
    5 verses
    72%

    40She entered Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth.

    41When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

    42Then she exclaimed with a loud voice, 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.'

    43And how has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

    44For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

  • Matt 2:21
    72%

    21Joseph got up, took the child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.

  • Luke 2:52
    71%

    52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

  • Luke 24:50-51
    2 verses
    71%

    50Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and raising his hands, he blessed them.

    51While he was blessing them, he departed from them and was taken up to heaven.

  • Luke 1:80
    71%

    80The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

  • Luke 2:16-17
    2 verses
    70%

    16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

    17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child.

  • Luke 1:57-59
    3 verses
    70%

    57Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son.

    58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.

    59On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father.

  • Luke 1:64
    70%

    64Immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue was set free, and he began to speak, praising God.

  • Luke 2:12
    70%

    12This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

  • Luke 1:48-49
    2 verses
    70%

    48because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed.

    49For the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy.

  • Luke 1:25
    70%

    25'The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor on me in these days, to take away my disgrace among the people.'

  • Luke 1:14-15
    2 verses
    70%

    14You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.

    15For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and will never drink wine or strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.

  • Luke 1:46
    70%

    46And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord,'

  • Matt 1:22
    70%

    22All this happened to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:

  • 1 Sam 1:28
    69%

    28Now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.' And they worshiped the LORD there.

  • Matt 19:15
    69%

    15After he laid his hands on them, he left from there.

  • Luke 1:8
    69%

    8Now it happened that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division,