Luke 2:28

Authorized King James Version (1611)

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

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  • Luke 1:64 : 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed], and he spake, and praised God.
  • Luke 1:68 : 68 Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
  • Luke 2:13-14 : 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
  • Luke 2:20 : 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
  • Ps 32:11-33:1 : 11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart. 1 ¶ Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: [for] praise is comely for the upright.
  • Ps 105:1-3 : 1 ¶ O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
  • Ps 135:19-20 : 19 Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron: 20 Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
  • Mark 9:36 : 36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
  • Mark 10:16 : 16 And he took them up in his arms, put [his] hands upon them, and blessed them.
  • Luke 1:46 : 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

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  • Luke 2:20-27
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    20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

    21¶ And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

    22And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present [him] to the Lord;

    23(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

    24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

    25¶ And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name [was] Simeon; and the same man [was] just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

    26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

    27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

  • Mark 10:16
    81%

    16And he took them up in his arms, put [his] hands upon them, and blessed them.

  • Luke 2:29-30
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    29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

    30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

  • Mark 9:36
    76%

    36And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,

  • Luke 2:38-41
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    38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

    39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

    40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

    41¶ Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

  • Luke 1:66-68
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    66And all they that heard [them] laid [them] up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

    67¶ And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

    68Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

  • Luke 2:33-34
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    33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

    34And 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;

  • Luke 1:31-32
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    31And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

    32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

  • Luke 1:40-44
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    40And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

    41And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

    42And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed [art] thou among women, and blessed [is] the fruit of thy womb.

    43And whence [is] this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

    44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

  • Matt 2:21
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    21And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

  • Luke 2:52
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    52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

  • Luke 24:50-51
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    50¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

    51And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

  • Luke 1:80
    71%

    80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

  • Luke 2:16-17
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    16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

    17And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

  • Luke 1:57-59
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    70%

    57¶ Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

    58And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

    59And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

  • Luke 1:64
    70%

    64And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed], and he spake, and praised God.

  • Luke 2:12
    70%

    12And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

  • Luke 1:48-49
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    48For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

    49For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy [is] his name.

  • Luke 1:25
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    25Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on [me], to take away my reproach among men.

  • Luke 1:14-15
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    14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

    15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

  • Luke 1:46
    70%

    46And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

  • Matt 1:22
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    22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

  • 1 Sam 1:28
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    28Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.

  • Matt 19:15
    69%

    15And he laid [his] hands on them, and departed thence.

  • Luke 1:8
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    8And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,