Luke 2:38

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Anna was there when Joseph and Mary came to the temple. She praised God and talked about Jesus to all the people who were waiting for God to free Jerusalem.

Cross References

Mark 15:43

A man named Joseph from Arimathea was brave enough to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus’ body. Joseph was an important member of the Jewish council. He was one of the people that wanted the kingdom of God to come.

Luke 1:68

“Praise to the Lord God of Israel (the Jews).\par God has come to help his people\par and has given them freedom.\par

Luke 2:25

A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man that truly worshiped God. Simeon was waiting for the time when God would come to help Israel (the Jews). The Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [35]} was in him.

Luke 2:36

Anna, a prophetess, {\cf2\super [38]} was there at the temple. {\cf2\super [39]} She was from the family of Phanuel in the Asher family group. Anna was very old. She had been married for seven years.

Luke 24:21

We were hoping that Jesus would be the one to free Israel (the Jews). But then all this happened. And now something else: It has been three days since \{Jesus was killed\},

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for his gift that is too wonderful to explain.

Ephesians 1:3

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in heaven.