48For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
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Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: …
Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 39-56)We have here an interview between the two happy mothers, Elisabeth and Mary: the angel, by intimating to Mary the favour bestowed on her cousin Elisabeth (Luke 1:36), gave occasion for it; and sometimes it may prove a better piece of service that we think to bring good people together, to compare notes. Here is, I. The visit which Mary made to Elisabeth. Mary was the younger , and younger with chi…
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