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39 Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah,
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At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,
40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.
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where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth.
41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
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When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
42 And she cried out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
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In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!
43 "And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me?
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But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 "For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.
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As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
45 "And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord ."
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Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
46 And Mary said: "My soul exalts the Lord ,
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And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord
47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
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and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.
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for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
49 "For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.
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for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
50 "AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.
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His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
51 "He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.
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He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
52 "He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble.
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He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
53 "HE HAS FILLED THE HUNGRY WITH GOOD THINGS; And sent away the rich empty-handed.
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He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
54 "He has given help to Israel His servant, In remembrance of His mercy,
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He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful
55 As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever."
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to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
56 And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.
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Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
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