^{36 Ref} And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

^{37 Ref} 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.

^{38 Ref} 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.