Luke 2:37
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
In context
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.
Luke 2:37 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
- KJV King James Version
- 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.
- WEB World English Bible
- and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.
- ASV American Standard Version
- 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.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- and she [is] a widow of about eighty-four years, who did depart not from the temple, with fasts and supplications serving, night and day,
- DBY Darby Translation
- and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers;
- WBS Webster Bible
- And she was a widow of about eighty four years, who departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.