Luke 2:38
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”Luke 2:38
What Does Luke 2:38 Mean?
Luke 2:38 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Gratitude.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 2:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 27:14“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”Psalms 130:5“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”Isaiah 8:17“And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.”Luke 2:25“And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.”Matthew 2:11“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”Mark 15:43“Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.”Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,”Luke 2:17“And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.”Luke 23:51“(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.”2 Corinthians 9:15“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”Luke 24:21“But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.”John 1:41“He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.”Song of Solomon 8:1“O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised.”Zechariah 11:11“And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the LORD.”Luke 1:46“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,”Luke 2:28“Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,”Ephesians 1:3“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”Malachi 3:1“Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.”Luke 1:64“And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.”Malachi 3:16“Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.”
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