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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:39-56

39-56 It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls, to communicate one to another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the great Redeemer. At the same time she was filled with the Holy Ghost, and under his influence declared that Mary and her expected child were most blessed and happy, as peculiarly honoured of and dear to the Most High God. Mary, animated by Elisabeth's address, and being also under the... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 1:1-99

Luke 1 IN THE OPENING verses Luke avows the object before him in writing his Gospel; he wished to bring certainty to the mind of a certain Gentile convert. God had given him a perfect understanding of all things from the outset, so now he wrote them “in order,” or “with method;” and we shall see as we proceed that he sometimes ignores historical order to present things in a method that is moral and spiritual. The understanding of that moral and spiritual order, together with having the facts... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 1:46-56

The hymn of Mary: v. 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, v. 47. and ray spirit hath rejoiced in God, my Savior. v. 48. For He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden; for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. v. 49. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is His name. v. 50. And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation. The salutation of Elisabeth had filled Mary with the highest joy, with the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 1:39-80

C. Hymns of Praise, with which the expectation of the Messiah’s Birth, and the actual Birth of the Baptist, were greeted. Ch.Luke 1:39-80(Luke 1:57-80, the Lesson for the day of John the Baptist, 24th of June.Luke 1:67-79, the Gospel for the first day of Advent in the Grand-Duchy of Hesse and elsewhere.)39And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill-country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41And it came to pass, that,... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Luke 1:46-55

Luke THE MAGNIFICAT Luk_1:46 - Luk_1:55 . Birds sing at dawn and sunrise. It was fitting that the last strains of Old Testament psalmody should prelude the birth of Jesus. To disbelievers in the Incarnation the hymns of Mary and Zacharias are, of course, forgeries; but if it be true nothing can be more ‘natural’ than these. The very features in this song, which are appealed to as proof of its being the work of some unknown pious liar or dishonest enthusiast, really confirm its genuineness.... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 1:39-56

the Song of the Virgin Mother Luke 1:39-56 Zacharias lived in a Levitical city in the hill country of Judah. The narrative evidently implies that there had been no previous communication between the two women of what had happened. In their greeting both were led and taught of the Spirit. Evidently Mary was living in close familiarity with the Scriptures. Often she had been deeply moved by their radiant promises, and had pleaded that God would at last help His people and send the Savior. Now... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 1:1-80

The Seven Magnificats Selections from Luke 1:1-80 and Luke 2:1-52 INTRODUCTORY WORDS By way of introduction to the seven Magnificats, we will study the annunciation of the birth of Christ, as it was given by the angel unto Mary. Our study will follow Luke 1:27-38 . 1. The virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph. We emphasize that Mary was a virgin. This was plainly set forth in the prophetic Scriptures, when the Holy Ghost wrote, "A virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 1:5-79

The Revelations of God Luke 1:5-79 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We begin here a series of studies taken from the Gospel of Luke. This is the Gospel that emphasizes the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of Man. It will suggest many things to us that will bring great blessings. We trust that God will be with us in our studies. Let us observe several things about visions and revelations in general, and in detail the particular vision that came to Zacharias. 1. We know God by revelation. No one by searching... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 1:46-55

THE SONG OF THE VIRGIN‘My soul doth magnify the Lord.… As He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.’ Luke 1:46-2 Timothy : Next to the Lord’s Prayer, perhaps, few passages of Scripture are better known than this. Observe:— I. The full acquaintance with Scripture which this hymn exhibits.—We are reminded, as we read it, of many expressions in the Psalms. Above all, we are reminded of the song of Hannah in the Book of Samuel ( 1 Samuel 2:2, etc.). The memory of the Blessed... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:39-56

Mary Visits Elisabeth Who Prophesies by the Holy Spirit Over Jesus and Mary and Rejoices and Worships God (1:39-56). Elisabeth’s months of retreat were partly interrupted by the arrival of Mary in the sixth month (which at least partly explains why there were only five months of retreat). But this was not something that could cause frustration, for her coming resulted in a sign from God of the relationship that there would be between John and Jesus, and resulted in an outburst of prophecy... read more