Verse 38

At that very moment, she came up and began to give thanks to the Lord and to speak about the child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

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  • Luke 2:25 : 25 Now 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.
  • Mark 15:43 : 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the council, who was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body.
  • Luke 24:21 : 21 But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. What is more, it is the third day since all this happened.
  • 2 Cor 9:15 : 15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
  • Luke 1:68 : 68 'Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and provided redemption for His people.
  • Eph 1:3 : 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
  • Luke 1:46-56 : 46 And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord,' 47 'and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed. 49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy. 50 His mercy is for those who fear Him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones and exalted the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped His servant Israel, remembering His mercy, 55 just as He spoke to our ancestors, to Abraham and his descendants forever. 56 And Mary stayed with her for about three months and then returned to her home.
  • Luke 1:64-66 : 64 Immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue was set free, and he began to speak, praising God. 65 Fear came on all those who lived around them, and throughout the hill country of Judea, all these things were being talked about. 66 All those who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying, 'What then will this child become?' For indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.
  • Luke 2:28-32 : 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 "Now, Lord, you can let your servant depart in peace, according to your word. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel."
  • Luke 23:51 : 51 (He had not consented to their decision and action.) He came from Arimathea, a town of the Jews, and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.