Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth

1Verse 1. At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. 2Verse 2. There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. 3Verse 3. Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. 4Verse 4. The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble are equipped with strength. 5Verse 5. The well-fed hire themselves out for food, but the starving hunger no more. The barren woman gives birth to seven, but she who has many sons pines away. 6Verse 6. The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. 7Verse 7. The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. 8Verse 8. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. 9Verse 9. He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. 10Verse 10. Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.”

9Verse 9. Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Verse 10. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. 11Verse 11. Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Verse 12. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. 13Verse 13. Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14Verse 14. Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. 15Verse 15. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 16Verse 16. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

39Verse 39. In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah, 40Verse 40. where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41Verse 41. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42Verse 42. In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43Verse 43. And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44Verse 44. For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45Verse 45. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.” 46Verse 46. Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47Verse 47. and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 48Verse 48. For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. 49Verse 49. For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. 50Verse 50. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. 51Verse 51. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52Verse 52. He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. 53Verse 53. He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. 54Verse 54. He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, 55Verse 55. as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.” 56Verse 56. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. 57Verse 57. When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.