Luke 1:46

"Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!”"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the blessedness of faith. Mary's belief in the angel's message was not just a personal virtue but ensured the fulfillment of God’s promises, setting the stage for the miraculous birth of Jesus and his mission on earth.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 46. {r} My soul doth magnify the Lord. To magnify means to make great, and then to extol, to praise, to celebrate. It does not mean here strictly to make great, but to increase in our estimation --that is, to praise or extol. See Ps 34:3; 2 Sa 7:26. {r} 1 Sa 2:1; Ps 34:2,3 __________________________________________________________________

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