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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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Commentators explain that Jesus is "set" for the "fall and rising of many," meaning His arrival forces a decisive response. For those who reject Him, He becomes a "stone of stumbling" leading to their ruin (Isaiah 8:14). For those who believe, He is the foundation on which they "rise" to salvation and new life. As one scholar puts it, Jesus is like a magnet, repelling some and attracting others, revealing the true state of every heart.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Simeon blessed them. Joseph and Mary. On them he sought the blessing of God.
Is set. Is appointed or constituted for that,…
Is set for the falling and the rising up of many in Israel (Κειτα εις πτωσιν κα αναστασιν πολλων εν τω Ισραηλ). Present indicative…
19th Century
Anglican
This child is set for the fall and rising again.—The words start from the thought of Isaiah 8:14-15. The Christ is seen b…
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Baptist
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;
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In spite of what they already know, Joseph and Mary are amazed (v.33; cf. comment on v.17) at Simeon’s song. Moreover, Simeon adds a solemn note by…
16th Century
Protestant
And Simeon blessed them. If you confine this to Joseph and Mary, there will be no difficulty. But, as Luke appears to include Christ at th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Simeon blessed them Pronounced them blessed persons, on account of their relation to Christ as man; and more esp…
The same Spirit who provided for the support of Simeon's hope also provided for his joy. Those who want to see Christ must go to the temple. Here i…
