And at that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak about Him to all those who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
Parallel translations
- WEB Coming 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.
- KJV 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.
- BSB Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
- NKJV And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
- NLT She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem.
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Quick answer
Anna gives thanks to God and speaks of Jesus to all awaiting Jerusalem's redemption. It matters because recognizing Christ leads to grateful witness.
Overview
At that moment Anna praises God and tells of the child to those looking for Jerusalem's redemption. Like the shepherds and Simeon, she responds with thanks and testimony. Encountering the Savior moves her to proclaim Him to fellow believers awaiting God's deliverance.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Luke 2:25Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
- 2 Cor 9:15Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!
- Luke 24:21But we were hoping that it was he who would redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.
- Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people;
- Mark 15:43Joseph of Arimathaea, a prominent council member who also himself was looking for God’s Kingdom, came. He boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for Jesus’ body.
- Luke 2:28–32then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
- Eph 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;
- Luke 23:51(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was also waiting for God’s Kingdom:
- Luke 1:46–56Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord.
- Luke 1:64–66His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
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