Luke 2:38
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38 At that moment she came and began to praise God and to speak about the child[a] to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.(A)
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- 2.38 Gk him
Luke 2:25
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25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him.(A)
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2 Corinthians 9:15
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15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!(A)
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Luke 24:21
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21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.[a] Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place.(A)
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- 24.21 Or to set Israel free
Luke 1:68
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68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
for he has looked favorably on[a] his people and redeemed them.(A)
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- 1.68 Or has visited
Mark 15:43
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43 Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.(A)
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Ephesians 1:3
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Spiritual Blessings in Christ
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,[a](A)
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- 1.3 Gk heavenlies
Luke 23:51
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51 had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God.(A)
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Luke 2:28-32
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28 Simeon[a] took him in his arms and praised God, saying,
29 “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,
according to your word,(A)
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,(B)
31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 a light for revelation to the gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.”(C)
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- 2.28 Gk he
Luke 1:64-66
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64 Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak, praising God. 65 Fear came over all their neighbors, and all these things were talked about throughout the entire hill country of Judea. 66 All who heard them pondered them and said, “What then will this child become?” For indeed the hand of the Lord was with him.(A)
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Luke 1:46-56
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Mary’s Song of Praise
46 And Mary[a] said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord,(A)
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,(B)
48 for he has looked with favor on the lowly state of his servant.
Surely from now on all generations will call me blessed,(C)
49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me,
and holy is his name;(D)
50 indeed, his mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.(E)
51 He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.(F)
52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones
and lifted up the lowly;(G)
53 he has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away empty.(H)
54 He has come to the aid of his child Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,(I)
55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”(J)
56 And Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.
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- 1.46 Other ancient authorities read Elizabeth
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