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What does the Bible say about mary the mother of jesus?

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The Bible presents Mary as the humble, favored servant whom God chose to bear Jesus, the promised Savior, and as a faithful believer who points beyond herself to God’s grace. In Luke 1:28-31, the angel announces that she will conceive the Son of the Most High, and Mary responds in trusting submission, “Let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). Her song in Luke 1:46-55 magnifies the Lord, rejoicing in God her Savior and celebrating his mercy. Elizabeth calls her blessed (Luke 1:42), while Mary herself recognizes God’s grace toward her (Luke 1:48). She remains near Jesus at the cross (John 19:26-27) and joins the praying church afterward (Acts 1:14).

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  • Luke 1:38

    Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word." The angel departed from her.

  • Luke 1:42

    She called out with a loud voice, and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

  • Luke 1:28

    Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!"

  • John 19:26-27

    [26] Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold your son!" [27] Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" From that hour, the disciple took her to his own home.

  • Luke 1:46-55

    [46] Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord. [47] My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, [48] For he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed. [49] For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name. [50] His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him. [51] He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart. [52] He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly. [53] He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty. [54] He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy, [55] As he spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his seed forever."

  • Luke 1:48

    For he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.

  • Luke 1:31

    Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'

  • Luke 1:30

    The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

  • Acts 1:14

    All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

  • Luke 11:27

    It came to pass, as he said these things, a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice, and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts which nursed you!"

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