Luke 1:39-56 (NASB)
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Luke 1:39
Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah,
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Luke 1:40
and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.
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Luke 1:41
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
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Luke 1:42
And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
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Luke 1:43
“And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me?
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Luke 1:44
“For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.
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Luke 1:45
“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”
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Luke 1:46
And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord,
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Luke 1:47
And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
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Luke 1:48
“For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.
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Luke 1:49
“For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.
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Luke 1:50
“AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.
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Luke 1:51
“He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.
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Luke 1:52
“He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble.
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Luke 1:53
“HE HAS FILLED THE HUNGRY WITH GOOD THINGS; And sent away the rich empty-handed.
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Luke 1:54
“He has given help to Israel His servant, In remembrance of His mercy,
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Luke 1:55
As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever.”
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Luke 1:56
And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.
