Luke 1:46
Then Mary said:
What it says
Mary begins her song of praise before God in response to his favor toward her.
What it is doing
It introduces Mary’s hymn of praise before the verses of blessing.
In context
46Then Mary said: 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 48For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. 49For the Mighty One has done great things for me. 50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, 51He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; 52He has brought down rulers from their thrones, 53He has filled the hungry with good things, 54He has helped His servant Israel, 55as He promised to our fathers, 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.