Luke 2:38

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

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  • Luke 2:25 : 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.
  • Mark 15:43 : 43 Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counseller, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
  • Luke 24:21 : 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
  • 2 Cor 9:15 : 15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
  • Luke 1:68 : 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
  • Eph 1:3 : 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
  • Luke 1:46-56 : 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. 54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; 55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. 56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
  • Luke 1:64-66 : 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. 65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. 66 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.
  • Luke 2:28-32 : 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
  • Luke 23:51 : 51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

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    36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

    37 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.

  • Luke 1:56-58
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    56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

    57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

    58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

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    52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

    53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

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

  • Luke 2:27-30
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    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 arms, and blessed God, and said,

    29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

    30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

  • Luke 1:38-49
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    38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

    39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

    40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and sated Elisabeth.

    41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the satation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

    42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

    43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

    44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy satation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

    45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

    46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

    47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

    48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

    49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

  • 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

  • 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

  • 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

  • 36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

  • 13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

  • Luke 2:22-25
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    22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

    23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

    24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

    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.

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    15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

    16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

  • 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

  • 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

  • 23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

  • 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

  • 29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.

  • 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

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    26 And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD.

    27 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

  • 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

  • Luke 2:16-17
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    16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

    17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

  • 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

  • 31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

  • 78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

  • 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.