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Luke 1:43

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Berean Standard Bible

And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

American Standard Version (1901)

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me?

Bible in Basic English

How is it that the mother of my Lord comes to me?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Free Bible Version

Why am I so honored that the mother of my Lord should visit me?

Geneva Bible 1599

And whence commeth this to mee, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

King James (Authorized) Version

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

One Unity Resource Bible

Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Translation for Translators

◄I am not worthy that God would allow you to visit me!/Why is God allowing you to visit me?► [RHQ] You will be the mother of my Lord!

Unlocked Literal Bible

Why has it happened to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Noah Webster Bible

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

World English Bible

Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Young's Literal Translation

and whence [is] this to me, that the mother of my Lord might come unto me?

Context

Mary Visits Elizabeth

⁴²In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!⁴³And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?⁴⁴For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

Summary

In this verse, Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, acknowledges Mary as the mother of her Lord, recognizing the significance of the child in Mary's womb. Elizabeth's declaration reveals her faith and understanding of the miraculous conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit. This moment highlights the divine revelation given to Elizabeth, affirming the special role of Mary in God's redemptive plan. It also underscores the honor and respect given to Mary as the chosen vessel for the birth of the Messiah.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The mother of my Lord - The prophetic spirit, which appears to have overshadowed Elisabeth, gave her a clear understanding in the mystery of the birth of the promised Messiah.

Luke 1:43

Mary Visits Elizabeth

⁴²In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!⁴³And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?⁴⁴For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

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Berean Standard Bible

And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

American Standard Version (1901)

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me?

Bible in Basic English

How is it that the mother of my Lord comes to me?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Free Bible Version

Why am I so honored that the mother of my Lord should visit me?

Geneva Bible 1599

And whence commeth this to mee, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

King James (Authorized) Version

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

One Unity Resource Bible

Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Translation for Translators

◄I am not worthy that God would allow you to visit me!/Why is God allowing you to visit me?► [RHQ] You will be the mother of my Lord!

Unlocked Literal Bible

Why has it happened to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Noah Webster Bible

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

World English Bible

Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Young's Literal Translation

and whence [is] this to me, that the mother of my Lord might come unto me?