Luke 2:37
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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.”Luke 2:37
What Does Luke 2:37 Mean?
Luke 2:37 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 37 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 2:37 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Timothy 5:5“Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.”Psalms 27:4“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.”Luke 18:7“And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?”Psalms 23:6“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”Psalms 1:2“But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”Acts 14:23“And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.”Matthew 6:16“Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”Acts 13:3“And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.”Exodus 38:8“And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the lookingglasses of the women assembling, which assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.”Acts 13:2“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”Psalms 86:3“Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.”Psalms 134:1“Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.”Acts 26:7“Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.”1 Peter 3:5“For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:”Ezra 8:23“So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.”Daniel 9:3“And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:”1 Thessalonians 3:10“Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?”Numbers 30:9“But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced, wherewith they have bound their souls, shall stand against her.”Psalms 88:1“O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:”Psalms 135:2“Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,”
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