Luke 2:38
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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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“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the Lord, and was speaking concerning him, to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 2:38 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.
- Luke 1:46Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
- Luke 1:64Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.
- Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.
- 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 2:28Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
- 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.
- 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.
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