Luke 2:28

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

…then he took Him into the arms and blessed God, and he said:

Latin

…et ipse accepit eum in ulnas suas: et benedixit Deum, et dixit:

Greek

English

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

Theme notes and profiles

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 1:64
Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.
Mark 9:36
Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them,
Luke 2:13–14
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:
Luke 1:46
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
Mark 10:16
And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.
Psalm 135:19–20
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;
Luke 1:68
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.
Psalm 105:1–3
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.
Psalm 32:11–33:1
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.