Bible verse
and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
Luke 2:37 · BSB
The verses around it, from Luke 2.
33 The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
38 Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
41 Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
KJV
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.
ASV
and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
ERV
and she had been a widow even for fourscore and four years), which departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
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