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.

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  1. Luke 2:37 Or as a widow for eighty-four years

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