Luke 1:16-38 ESV

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 1:34

How shall this be done? She only asks about the manner. --- Because I know not man. [6] This answer, as St. Augustine takes notice, would have been to no purpose, had she not made a vow to God to live always a virgin. (Witham) --- Listen to the words of this pure Virgin. The angel tells her she shall conceive; but she insists upon her virginity, holding her purity in higher estimation than the promised dignity. (St. Gregory of Nyssa.) --- She did not doubt the truth of what the angel said, (as... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 1:35

The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, &c. By the divine power thou shalt bring forth, and yet remain always a pure virgin. --- And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee, shall be called (shall be) the Son of God. The second person of the ever blessed Trinity, being united to our human nature, remaining unchangeably the same God, and being born of the Virgin Mary; it must needs be true to say that God was born, that God suffered and died for us; and consequently that the... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 1:36

We find that Aaron, who was of the tribe of Levi, took a wife of the tribe of Juda, viz. Elizabeth, the sister of Naasson. In the successors of David we find that Joiada, the chief priest, took a wife of the family of David, viz. the daughter of Joram; from which it appears that both the royal and sacerdotal tribes were united, and that Mary and Elizabeth were relatives. It was certainly proper that Christ should be born of both these tribes, because he was in himself both king and priest.... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 1:38

Behold the handmaid. With all modesty and humility of heart and mind, the blessed Virgin consented to the divine will: and from that moment in her was conceived the Saviour and Redeemer of the world. (Witham) --- Thus ought the virgin, who brought forth meekness and humility itself, to shew forth an example of the most profound humility. (St. Ambrose) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:5-25

5-25 The father and mother of John the Baptist were sinners as all are, and were justified and saved in the same way as others; but they were eminent for piety and integrity. They had no children, and it could not be expected that Elisabeth should have any in her old age. While Zacharias was burning incense in the temple, the whole multitude of the people were praying without. All the prayers we offer up to God, are acceptable and successful only by Christ's intercession in the temple of God... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:26-38

26-38 We have here an account of the mother of our Lord; though we are not to pray to her, yet we ought to praise God for her. Christ must be born miraculously. The angel's address means only, Hail, thou that art the especially chosen and favoured of the Most High, to attain the honour Jewish mothers have so long desired. This wondrous salutation and appearance troubled Mary. The angel then assured her that she had found favour with God, and would become the mother of a son whose name she... 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 1:11-17

The angel messenger: v. 11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. v. 12. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. v. 13. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias; for thy prayer is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name John. v. 14. And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. v. 15. For he shall be great in the... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 1:18-20

The doubts of Zacharias: v. 18. And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. v. 19. And the angel, answering, said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God, and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these glad tidings. v. 20. And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 1:21-23

The anxiety of the people: v. 21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the Temple. v. 22. And when he came out, he could not speak unto them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the Temple; for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. v. 23. And it came to pass that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. The offering of incense was the culmination of the morning service during... read more

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 1:34

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 1:35

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 1:36

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 1:38

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:5-25

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:26-38

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

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 1:11-17

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 1:18-20

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 1:21-23

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