Luke 2:19 nasb — But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.

NASB

"But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart."

— Luke 2:19, NASB

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Luke 2 — Context

16

So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.

17

When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.

18

And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.

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But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.

20

The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.

21

And when eight days had passed, before His circumcision, His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.

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And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

Luke 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:19 say?
Luke 2:19 in the NASB reads: “But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.”
Where is Luke 2:19 in the Bible?
Luke 2:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 19.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 2:19.
What translation should I read Luke 2:19 in?
Luke 2:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 2:19?
Luke 2:19 reads (NASB): “But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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