Luke 2:38

KJV1611 – Modern English

And coming in that instant, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who 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 this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
  • Mark 15:43 : 43 Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
  • Luke 24:21 : 21 But we had hoped that it was he who was going to redeem Israel: and besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened.
  • 2 Cor 9:15 : 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.
  • Luke 1:68 : 68 Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people,
  • Eph 1:3 : 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ:
  • Luke 1:46-56 : 46 And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. 49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. 50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. 54 He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy, 55 As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever. 56 And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house.
  • Luke 1:64-66 : 64 Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, praising God. 65 Then fear came on all who dwelt around them; and all these sayings were discussed throughout all the hill country of Judea. 66 All those who heard them kept them in their hearts, saying, What kind of child will this be? And the hand of the Lord was with him.
  • Luke 2:28-32 : 28 then he took him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now you let your servant depart in peace, according to your word, 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared before the face of all people, 32 a light to bring 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 was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself was waiting for the kingdom of God.

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