Luke 1:55
just as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
In Context
54He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his mercy,
56And Mary remained with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned to her house.
Cross References
Galatians 3:16Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his descendant. Scripture does not say, “And to his descendants,” referring to many, but referring to one man it says, “And to yoʋr descendant,” who is Christ.
Matthew Henry on Luke 1:40-57
The Interview of Mary and Elisabeth; The Song of Mary. 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me,… Read the whole commentary →