NET Bible
"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."
— Luke 2:38, NET Bible
“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.”
“And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. ”
“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.”
“Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord: and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.”
“And coming up at that time, she gave praise to God, talking of him to all those who were waiting for the freeing of Jerusalem.”
“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.”
Indeed, as a result of him the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed– and a sword will pierce your own soul as well!”
The Testimony of Anna There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having been married to her husband for seven years until his death.
She had lived as a widow since then for eighty-four years. She never left the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.
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.
So when Joseph and Mary had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.
Jesus in the Temple Now Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem every year for the Feast of the Passover.