38and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.


In Context

35 (and even a sword shall go through thine own soul;) so that the thoughts may be revealed from many hearts.

36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity,

37 and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers;

38 and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.

39 And when they had completed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own city Nazareth.

40 And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.

Luke 2:38 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:38Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:38Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:38And 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.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:38And 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.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:38And she coming in that instant, gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:38Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:38and 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.