Luke 2:38

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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  • Luke 2:25 : 25 The Prophecy of Simeon Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
  • Mark 15:43 : 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a highly regarded member of the council, who was himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
  • Luke 24:21 : 21 But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now 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 be the Lord God of Israel, because he has come to help and has redeemed his people.
  • Eph 1:3 : 3 Spiritual Blessings in Christ Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.
  • Luke 1:46-56 : 46 Mary’s Hymn of Praise And Mary said,“My soul exalts the Lord, 47 and my spirit has begun to rejoice in God my Savior, 48 because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. For from now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name; 50 from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him. 51 He has demonstrated power with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance of their hearts. 52 He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his mercy, 55 as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.” 56 So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.
  • Luke 1:64-66 : 64 Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue released, and he spoke, blessing God. 65 All their neighbors were filled with fear, and throughout the entire hill country of Judea all these things were talked about. 66 All who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying,“What then will this child be?” For the Lord’s hand was indeed with him.
  • Luke 2:28-32 : 28 Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying, 29 “Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: 32 a light, for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”
  • Luke 23:51 : 51 (He had not consented to their plan and action.) He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God.

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    56So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.

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    58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

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    52So they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,

    53and were continually in the temple courts blessing God.

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    38So Mary said,“Yes, I am a servant of the Lord; let this happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

    39Mary and Elizabeth In those days Mary got up and went hurriedly into the hill country, to a town of Judah,

    40and entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth.

    41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

    42She exclaimed with a loud voice,“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child in your womb!

    43And who am I that the mother of my Lord should come and visit me?

    44For the instant the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

    45And blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled.”

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    47and my spirit has begun to rejoice in God my Savior,

    48because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. For from now on all generations will call me blessed,

    49because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name;

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