Luke 2:37

And then she was a widow, even to her eighty-fourth year. And without departing from the temple, she was a servant to fasting and prayer, night and day.

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In The King James Version

And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

In Context

36And there was a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years, and she had lived with her husband for seven years from her virginity.

38And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel.

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Cross References

Exodus 38:8He also made the washtub of brass, with its base made from the mirrors of the women who kept watch at the door of the tabernacle.

Psalms 22:2He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.

Psalms 27:4Give to them according to their works and according to the wickedness of their inventions. Assign to them according to the works of their hands. Repay them with their own retribution.

Psalms 84:10So then, truly his salvation is near to those who fear him, so that glory may inhabit our land.

Psalms 135:1Alleluia. Confess to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is eternal.

Acts 13:3Then, fasting and praying and imposing their hands upon them, they sent them away.

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:26-41

Christ and Simeon in the Temple; Anna in the Temple. 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his… Read the whole commentary →

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