Luke 2:36

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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,

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KJV

King James Version

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

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WEB

World English Bible

There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

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ASV

American Standard Version

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of [the] tribe of Asher; she [was] advanced in many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Luke 2

³⁴ Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

³⁵ so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

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.

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