Struggle and Triumph
Luke 2:34-35
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel…


The sign spoken against.

1. In its continual struggle.

2. In its certain triumph.

(J. J. Van Oosterzee, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And 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;

WEB: and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.




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