Luke 1:39–55 · BSB
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In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah,
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where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
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When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
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In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
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And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
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For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
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Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”
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Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
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and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
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For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
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For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.
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His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
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He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
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He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
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He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.
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He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,
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as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”
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