then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Parallel translations
- KJV Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
- BSB Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
- NKJV he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
- NASB then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
- NLT Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
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- Luke 2:20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
- Mark 9:36He took a little child, and set him in the middle of them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them,
- Luke 2:13–14Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
- Luke 1:64His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
- Luke 1:46Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord.
- Ps 105:1–3Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples.
- Ps 135:19–20House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh!
- Mark 10:16He took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
- Ps 32:11Be glad in Yahweh, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!
- Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people;
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