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The Great Divider
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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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:34
18th Century
Theologian
Simeon blessed them. Joseph and Mary. On them he sought the blessing of God.
Is set. Is appointed or constituted for that,…
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:34
Is set for the falling and the rising up of many in Israel (Κειτα εις πτωσιν κα αναστασιν πολλων εν τω Ισραηλ). Present indicative…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:34
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 2:34
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:34
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…
John Calvin
On Luke 2:34
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Luke 2:34
17th Century
Pastor
And Simeon blessed them
Pronounced them blessed persons, on account of their relation to Christ as man; and more esp…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 2:25–35
17th Century
Minister
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…