Verse 16

And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.

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  • 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 to them,
  • Luke 2:28-34 : 28 then he took him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now you let your servant depart in peace, according to your word, 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared before the face of all people, 32 a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 And 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 which will be spoken against
  • Luke 24:50-51 : 50 And he led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them and carried up into heaven.
  • John 21:15-17 : 15 When they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my lambs. 16 He said to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my sheep. 17 He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Do you love me? And he said to him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said to him, Feed my sheep.
  • Gen 48:14-16 : 14 And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn. 15 And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has fed me all my life long unto this day, 16 The Angel who redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
  • Deut 28:3 : 3 Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field.
  • Isa 40:11 : 11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; he shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.