Luke 1:58
Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.
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In Context
57When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.
Cross References
Genesis 21:6Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.”
Psalms 113:9He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!
Isaiah 66:9Shall I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?” says the LORD. “Or will I who deliver close the womb?” says your God.
Luke 1:25“The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Matthew Henry on Luke 1:58-67
The Birth of John the Baptist. 57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that… Read the whole commentary →