Luke 2:39 kjva — And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth."

— Luke 2:39, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 2 — Context

36

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

37

And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

38

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.

39

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

40

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

41

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

42

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Luke 2:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 2:39 say?
Luke 2:39 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.”
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 (KJVA): “And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.” 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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