Luke 2:39 bbe — And when they had done all the things which were ordered by the law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to Nazareth…

Bible in Basic English

"And when they had done all the things which were ordered by the law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to Nazareth, the town where they were living."

— Luke 2:39, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 2 — Context

36

And there was one, Anna, a woman prophet, the daughter of Phanuel, of the family of Asher (she was very old, and after seven years of married life

37

She had been a widow for eighty-four years); she was in the Temple at all times, worshipping with prayers and going without food, night and day.

38

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.

39

And when they had done all the things which were ordered by the law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to Nazareth, the town where they were living.

40

And the child became tall and strong and full of wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

41

And every year his father and mother went to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.

42

And when he was twelve years old, they went up, as their way was, to the feast;

Luke 2:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:39 say?
Luke 2:39 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when they had done all the things which were ordered by the law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to Nazareth, the town where they were living.”
Where is Luke 2:39 in the Bible?
Luke 2:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 39.
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 2:39.
What translation should I read Luke 2:39 in?
Luke 2:39 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 2:39?
Luke 2:39 reads (BBE): “And when they had done all the things which were ordered by the law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to Nazareth, the town where they were living.” 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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