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Luke 2:28

Luke 2:28 is verse 28 of Luke chapter 2, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:

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King James Version

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

World English Bible

then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,

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Luke 2:26–30 · Berean Standard Bible

26 The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

27 Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,

28 Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:

29 “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Mark 9:36

Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them,

Mark 10:16

And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.

Luke 2:13

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Luke 2:20

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them.

Luke 1:46

Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

Luke 1:64

Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.

Luke 1:68

“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.

Psalms 32:11

Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Psalms 33:1

Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.

Psalms 105:1

Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Psalms 105:2

Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.

Psalms 105:3

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

Psalms 135:19

O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Psalms 135:20

O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!

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