^{36 Ref} 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,

^{37 Ref} and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn't depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions night and day.

^{38 Ref} Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.