Luke 2:36-38
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.
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- Luke 2:37 Or as a widow for eighty-four years
Luke 2:36-38
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Anna’s Testimony
36 There was also a prophetess,(A) Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher.(B) She was well along in years,[a] having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,[b](C) 37 and was a widow for 84 years.[c] She did not leave the temple complex, serving God night and day with fasting and prayers.(D) 38 At that very moment,[d] she came up and began to thank God and to speak about Him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.[e](E)
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