Luke 2:36-40
New King James Version
Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer
36 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of (A)Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 and this woman was a widow [a]of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers (B)night and day. 38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to [b]the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who (C)looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
The Family Returns to Nazareth
39 So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 (D)And the Child grew and became strong [c]in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
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Luke 2:36-40
English Standard Version
36 And there was (A)a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four.[a] She did not depart from the temple, (B)worshiping with (C)fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were (D)waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
The Return to Nazareth
39 And when they had performed everything according to (E)the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of (F)Nazareth. 40 (G)And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
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- Luke 2:37 Or as a widow for eighty-four years
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