Luke 2:38 nasb — At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were loo…

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"At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem."

— Luke 2:38, NASB

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Luke 2 — Context

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and a sword will pierce even your own soul--to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."

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And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,

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and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers.

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At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

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When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth.

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The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

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Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.

Luke 2:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:38 say?
Luke 2:38 in the NASB reads: “At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.”
Where is Luke 2:38 in the Bible?
Luke 2:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 38.
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 2:38.
What translation should I read Luke 2:38 in?
Luke 2:38 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 2:38?
Luke 2:38 reads (NASB): “At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.” 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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