Luke 2:36

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Anna, a prophetess, was there at the Temple. She was from the family of Phanuel in the tribe of Asher. She was now very old. She had lived with her husband seven years

Cross References

Acts 21:9

He had four unmarried daughters who had the gift of prophesying.

Exodus 15:20

Then Aaron’s sister, the woman prophet Miriam, took a tambourine. She and the women began singing and dancing.

1 Corinthians 12:1

Now, brothers and sisters, I want you to understand about spiritual gifts.

Acts 2:18

In those days I will pour out my Spirit on my servants, men and women, and they will prophesy.

Psalm 92:14

Even when they are old, they will continue producing fruit like young, healthy trees.

Job 5:26

You will be like the wheat that grows until harvest time. Yes, you will live to a ripe old age.

2 Kings 22:14

So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Acbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the woman prophet. Huldah was the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, son of Harhas. He took care of the priests’ clothes. Huldah was living in the second quarter in Jerusalem. They went and talked with Huldah.

Judges 4:4

There was a woman prophet named Deborah. She was the wife of a man named Lappidoth. She was judge of Israel at that time.

Genesis 30:13

Leah said, “I am very happy! Now women will call me happy.” So she named that son Asher.

Revelation 7:6

from the tribe of Asher: 12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali: 12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh: 12,000

Joshua 19:24

The fifth part of land was given to the tribe of Asher. Each family in that tribe got its part of the land.

1 Samuel 1:2

Elkanah had two wives. One wife was named Hannah and the other wife was named Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah did not.

Ezekiel 13:17

God said, “Son of man, look at the women prophets in Israel. They say the things they want to say, so you must speak against them for me. You must say this to them:

Luke 2:35

So the secret thoughts of many will be made known. And the things that happen will be painful for you—like a sword cutting through your heart.”

Luke 2:38

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

1 Corinthians 11:5

But every woman who prays or prophesies should have her head covered. If her head is not covered, she brings shame to her head. Then she is the same as a woman who has her head shaved.

1 Timothy 3:2

An elder must be such a good man that no one can rightly criticize him. He must be faithful to his wife. He must have self-control and be wise. He must be respected by others. He must be ready to help people by welcoming them into his home. He must be a good teacher.

1 Timothy 5:9

To be added to your list of widows, a woman must be 60 years old or older. She must have been faithful to her husband.