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And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

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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.

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And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

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

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