New Century Version

Luke 2:35-37 New Century Version (NCV)

35. so that the thoughts of many will be made known. And the things that will happen will make your heart sad, too.”

36. There was a prophetess, Anna, from the family of Phanuel in the tribe of Asher. Anna was very old. She had once been married for seven years.

37. Then her husband died, and she was a widow for eighty-four years. Anna never left the Temple but worshiped God, going without food and praying day and night.