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Luke 2:38
Luke 2:38 is verse 38 of Luke chapter 2, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
King James Version
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
World English Bible
Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
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Luke 2:36–40 · Berean Standard Bible
36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
38 Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
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Luke 2:28Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
Luke 2:29“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
Luke 2:30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
Luke 2:31which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
Luke 2:32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
Luke 1:46Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
Luke 1:47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
Luke 1:48For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
Luke 1:49For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.
Luke 1:50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
Luke 1:51He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
Luke 1:52He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
Luke 1:53He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.
Luke 1:54He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,
Luke 1:55as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”
Luke 1:56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
Luke 1:64Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.
Luke 1:65All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.
Luke 1:66And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
2 Corinthians 9:15Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
Luke 2:25Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Luke 23:51who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was waiting for the kingdom of God.
Luke 24:21But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.
Mark 15:43Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.