Luke 2:34-35

³⁴Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary:

“Behold, this Child is appointed to cause

the rise and fall of many in Israel,

and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

³⁵so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—

and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

— Luke 2:34-35

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Cross References for Luke 2:34-35

• 1 Corinthians 1:23
• 1 Peter 2:7-8
• Isaiah 8:14-15
• Matthew 21:44
• Acts 9:1-20
• 1 Corinthians 11:19
• 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
• Deuteronomy 8:2
• Hosea 14:9
• 1 Peter 4:14

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