What does Luke 2:39 mean?

Luke 2:39 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 2:39 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

37And 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.

38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

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