There was also a prophet, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well advanced in years; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,
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34Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Listen: this child is appointed for the fall and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against — 35and a sword will pass through your own soul as well — so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare.” 36There was also a prophet, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well advanced in years; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer. 38Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
