For less than $5/mo. The Wonder Of Christmas. Whether or not Mary was present when John was born. Luke 1:39-56 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Mary Visits Elizabeth Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! They strained the gnats but they swallowed the camels. 2 They began their accusation by saying, 'We found this man inciting our people to revolt, opposing payment of the tribute to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ, a king.'. As I have studied Marys psalm of praise it occurred to me that her theology was like that of her Son, and likewise, that it was very different from that of the scribes and Pharisees. May it be done to me according to your word. Then the angel departed from her. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. Here we see the meeting of two mothers, eager to support and help each other at a time of major change in their lives. In the course of performing his duty, the angel Gabriel appeared to him while he was inside the holy place. 22But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. Thus, James has some very strong words on the subject of discriminating against the poor and showing partiality to the rich (cf. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.. Mary viewed all of Gods dealings in the light of His grace; the religious leaders only thought in terms of human works. It is my opinion that the town in which Elizabeth and her husband lived was merely a village, too. Several observations concerning Elizabeths response to the arrival of Mary will help us to grasp the magnificence of this woman, as I believe Luke intended us to do. Our praise, like that of Elizabeth and Mary, should not only seek to exalt God, but also to edify those who may hear it. 1 The whole assembly then rose, and they brought him before Pilate. And they were all astonished. 8-9). There is no provincialism to be found in her praise. How, then, did Elizabeth know that Jesus would be born of a virgin, and that the virgin was none other than her relative, Mary? Simeons words in chapter 2 (v. 35) allude to this pain, but do not explain what its cause will be. 53 He has filled the starving with good things, sent the rich away empty. There are a number of ways in which the worship of these two women relate to contemporary Christians. In particular, instead of praising God for His mercy and compassion, as the psalmists and Mary do, Jonah protests against the grace and mercy of God in the final chapter of the book. Our Lord was careful to show that being obedient to Gods will and His word were more important than being humanly related to Him: And a multitude was sitting around Him, and they said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside looking for You. And answering them, He said, Who are My mother and My brothers? And looking about on those who were sitting around Him, He said, Behold, My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother (Mark 3:31-35; cf. If verse 50 spells out the principle that God blesses His people, from generation to generation, verses 51-55 give some specific ways in which this has and will be done. Luke does not tell us of any such communication, and the readers impression tends to be that there was no communication prior to her arrival, at least so far as Marys visitation by the angel. This is a very poorly supported theory, and one which can be rather quickly set aside. The marginal references in our Bibles indicate the many other allusions and parallels. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. In this parallelism, the ascendency of Jesus over John is stressed: John is prophet of the Most High (Lk 1:76); Jesus is Son of the Most High (Lk 1:32). 54 He has come to the help of Israel his servant, mindful of his faithful love. Luke . 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me holy is his name. After the announcement is made (Lk 1:1417, 3133) the parent objects (Lk 1:18, 34) and a sign is given to confirm the announcement (Lk 1:20, 36). 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? The poor will be helped, but the rich will be sent away (v. 53). John spoke as it were by leaping in the womb (1:41), while Elizabeth seems almost to speak for John. It is not at all surprising to find that the births of both John and Jesus are miraculous, for the lives of both are miraculous. In both cases, the praise of God spoken before others was done in such a way as to edify and encourage those who heard. Then the angel left her. 37for nothing will be impossible for God.r This would even be true in the Jewish world of those days when our Lord added humanity to His deity and manifested Himself to men. Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. written by Fr. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. We arent told that the angel informed Mary that the child which was to be born to Elizabeth was to be the forerunner of Messiah. 57. 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. There was so much that women could not do, or at least were not allowed to do. Mary understood that the good news of Messiahs coming would result in great social reversals. 98% of our readers don't give; they simply look the other way. [1:48] 11:27; 1Sm 1:11; 2Sm 16:12; 2Kgs 14:26; Ps 113:7. z. The Lord is with you.'. 59 Now it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, 60 but his mother spoke up. We have further corroboration of this from two other statements made by Luke: But she was greatly troubled at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might be (Luke 1:29, emphasis mine). Creed) accept this. I am still supposed to be . 39-56) by informing us that Mary returned home after three months (v. 56). (2) Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and her words were a divinely inspired utterance. And the angel left her. With these things already known (albeit by the Holy Spirits illumination of the Scriptures), the Spirit of God informed Elizabeth, perhaps at that very moment, that Mary was the one through whom Messiah would be born. This description is applied to God in Ps 18:3 and is here transferred to Jesus. While me cannot say that every miraculous life began with a miraculous birth, I think it is safe to say that every miraculous birth resulted in a miraculous life and ministry. 61But they answered her, There is no one among your relatives who has this name. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! It not only employs the terminology of the psalms, but the theology. We can see that the verbs in these verses are past perfect. 63 The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' John is great in the sight of the Lord (Lk 1:15); Jesus will be Great (a LXX attribute, used absolutely, of God) (Lk 1:32). Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. (4) In verses 51-55, Marys praise focuses on the faithfulness of God to His promises and His purposes, especially His covenant with Abraham and his descendants. 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: 68 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited his people, he has set them free. If there is any one concept which captures the spirit and the essence of Gods dealings with men it is the concept of grace. Verses 39-56. It is my opinion is that Mary became pregnant during the time she way staying with Elizabeth and Zachariah. 45Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!, My soul glorifies the Lord(F)47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,(G)48for he has been mindfulof the humble state of his servant. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! New International Version (NIV). 24-25). She would have been separated from Joseph, while at the same time being chaperoned by Elizabeth and Zachariah. 67Then Zechariah his father, filled with the holy Spirit, prophesied, saying: 68* Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people.k, 69* He has raised up a horn for our salvation. 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. but has lifted up the humble. * [1:43] Even before his birth, Jesus is identified in Luke as the Lord. John the Baptist was born through the actions of Elizabeth and Zacharias, which God supernaturally brought to conception and birth. * [1:76] You will go before the Lord: here the Lord is most likely a reference to Jesus (contrast Lk 1:1517 where Yahweh is meant) and John is presented as the precursor of Jesus. Luke 1:39-56 - Scripture (NRSV Bible) Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Marys age, then, is not a significant issue to Luke. While this is true, this must be kept in its proper perspective. What is your spiritual relationship to God? Q. I believe that Elizabeth knew from the Scriptures that Messiah would be both human and divine, and that He would be born of a virgin. * [1:78] The daybreak from on high: three times in the LXX (Jer 23:5; Zec 3:8; 6:12), the Greek word used here for daybreak translates the Hebrew word for scion, branch, an Old Testament messianic title. Elizabeth was the wife of an obscure priest. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE), Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 74 that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our enemies. The point I wish to make here is that the restrictions which the New Testament makes on women and their role in public worship are not detrimental to the spiritual life and development of women. Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. p. [1:33] Dn 2:44; 7:14; Mi 4:7; Mt 28:18. t. [1:42] 11:2728; Jgs 5:24; Jdt 13:18; Dt 28:4. y. 39During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, Like mother, like son. 36 And I tell you this too: your cousin Elizabeth also, in her old age, has conceived a son, and she whom people called barren is now in her sixth month. Some may question how a simple peasant-girl may have such a grasp of the Old Testament. Bridgeway Bible Commentary. 8Once when he was serving as priest in his divisions turn before God, 43 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? Not only did Elizabeth, in a sense, speak for John, she also spoke like John. and to grant us that, 74rescued from the hand of enemies, without fear we might worship him 75in holiness and righteousness. 'No,' she said, 'he is to be called John. In both the angel Gabriel appears to the parent who is troubled by the vision (Lk 1:1112, 2629) and then told by the angel not to fear (Lk 1:13, 30). 'What will this child turn out to be?' 10 And at the hour of incense all the people were outside, praying. 30Then the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b John chapter 3). Since you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time, you will be silenced and have no power of speech until this has happened.'. Many have observed the similarities of this Magnificat of Mary to the hymn of praise of Hanna in 1 Samuel chapter 2. 3I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, (H)From now on all generations will call me blessed,(I)49for the Mighty One has done great things(J) for meholy is his name. 35 The angel answered, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow. So far as Lukes account informs us, Mary was only told that her elderly relative had conceived in her old age, which testified to the fact that nothing was impossible for God (Luke 1:36-37). (1) Mary is a model disciple in her faith in the word of God, and in her submission to the will of God. Women may be limited so far as their public ministry is concerned, but not so far as their spirituality and intimacy with God is concerned. Holy is his name. Both she and Zacharias were country people, who lived in an unnamed village in the hill country of Judah. I believe that the similarity of the Magnificat to Hannas praise has the effect of encouraging Elizabeth, whose personal praise focuses on Mary, and not on her own joy in having a son in her old age. 53The hungry he has filled with good things; 55according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.f. 45 Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled. 38Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21). * [1:5] In the days of Herod, King of Judea: Luke relates the story of salvation history to events in contemporary world history. Zachariah was told that his prayer (a prayer, I assume, for the coming of Messiah) had been answered, and that he and his wife would have the privilege and pleasure of bearing the son who would prepare the way for Messiahs appearance (vv. It is a happy thing when those who are joined to each other in marriage are both joined to the Lord; and it is especially requisite that the priests, the Lord's ministers, should with their yoke-fellows be righteous before God, that they may be examples to the flock, and rejoice their hearts. I must confess to you that I often become overly absorbed in what isnt said, rather than to concentrate on what is reported. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. The narrative of Johns circumcision also prepares the way for the subsequent description of the circumcision of Jesus in Lk 2:21. Not only does she think biblically, she also expresses herself in biblical terms. 9according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense.e Grace is the essence of true doctrine and the antidote to that which is false. 73 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! Mary has a good sense of history and a broad grasp of Gods purposes and promises. Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,(A) 40where she entered Zechariahs home and greeted Elizabeth. While this is certainly true, Mary chose to focus on what the child would be and accomplish as an adult, and not what her child would be as a child. 1. . they wondered. If Mary had any such reservations, how quickly they were dispelled! Mary got the point, however, and without having to be told to do so, went immediately to Elizabeths house, even though it was apparently some distance away and involved considerable inconvenience. . 45And blessed is she who believed that there would be[a] a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord. 46And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord,47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;49for he who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.50And his mercy is on those who fear himfrom generation to generation.51He has shown strength with his arm,he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,52he has put down the mighty from their thrones,and exalted those of low degree;53he has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent empty away.54He has helped his servant Israel,in remembrance of his mercy,55as he spoke to our fathers,to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.[b]. Indeed, I believe that Luke is telling us that wives are not restricted to the level of spirituality of their mate. d. [1:7] Gn 18:11; Jgs 13:25; 1Sm 1:56. THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE [22:14-23:56] The people may sit for the first part of the . He will be called John.i They forget that all pious Israelites from their childhood days knew by heart songs from the Old Testament and often sang them in the home circle and at celebrations. The loose connection between the hymn and the context is further seen in the fact that a few Old Latin manuscripts identify the speaker of the hymn as Elizabeth, even though the overwhelming textual evidence makes Mary the speaker. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.g 21 Charles H. Talbert, Reading Luke: A Literary and Theological Commentary on the Third Gospel (New York: Crossroad Publishing Company, 1982), p. 22. 41 Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Herod the Great, the son of the Idumean Antipater, was declared King of Judea by the Roman Senate in 40 B.C., but became the undisputed ruler of Palestine only in 37 B.C. Third, the account which Luke has provided us of Marys intimate worship, shared only with Elizabeth, should instruct and motivate us in the disciplines of discipleship. The very moment she entered the house and gave a customary greeting, Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord. She would, by the miraculous action of the Holy Spirit, become pregnant, and her holy child would be called the Son of God (v. 35). There is no mention as to whether or not Mary was pregnant when she first arrived at the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. Version. Used by permission. 66 All those who heard of it treasured it in their hearts. 16 and he will bring back many of the Israelites to the Lord their God. 57 The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; 58 and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had lavished on her his faithful love, they shared her joy. 79 to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow dark as death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. 79to shine on those who sit in darkness and deaths shadow, to guide our feet into the path of peace., 80The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.u. We cannot say for certain, but we can affirm at this moment that all that she said was divinely inspired. Marys praise was addressed to God, but in adoring God she also encouraged and edified Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise encouraged her. Far more important to Luke is her virginity, for this is an essential element in the virgin birth. (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. By every indication, Luke was a Gentile. 45Blessed are you who believed* that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.u, The Canticle of Mary. 56And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home. (1) Marys psalm of praise reveals a repeated use of the terminology and theology of the Old Testament. We are led to the conclusion that Marys praise was spoken in the hearing of Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise was spoken to God, but for Marys benefit. It is true that Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord (1:42), and that future generations will bless her as such also (1:48). Get the app {{#signedIn}} . 35And the angel said to her in reply, The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Yet the worship of both of these women is such that they are models for all true disciples of our Lord. 3 He said to them, 'Take nothing for the journey: neither staff, nor haversack, nor bread, nor money; and do not have a spare tunic. 1 He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. 10Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside at the hour of the incense offering, The nativity and circumcision of John. I was 'a stranger and you gave me no welcome', Pope Francis: 'We do not have to be perfect', Daily Readings for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, St. Volusian: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Prayer for the Family: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023. 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