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but we preach aChrist crucified, bto Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles cfoolishness,
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Luke 2:34, 1 Peter 2:8
Luke 2
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And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary aHis mother, "Behold, this Child is appointed for bthe fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed--
1 Peter 2
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and, "aA STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE";