At the sight of Jesus, Anna “began returning thanks to God and speaking about the child to all those waiting for Jerusalem’s deliverance. ” ​ — Luke 2: 22 - 24, 36 - 38; Numbers 18: 6, 7.
Jeesust nähes hakkas Anna Jumalat ülistama ning „kõneles temast kõikidele, kes ootasid Jeruusalemma lunastust ”.