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A Sign to Strengthen Faith
Commentators unanimously agree that the angel mentions Elizabeth's pregnancy to bolster Mary's faith. By pointing to a tangible, recent miracle in her own family—a woman known to be barren conceiving in old age—God graciously provides evidence to assure Mary that the even greater miracle promised to her is also possible. As John Calvin notes, God condescends to support His promises with such aids.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:36
18th Century
Theologian
Your cousin Elisabeth, etc. The case of Elisabeth is mentioned to inspire Mary with confidence, and to assure her that what was now promis…
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:36
Kinswoman (συγγενις). Not necessarily cousin, but simply relative.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:36
19th Century
Bishop
Your cousin Elisabeth.—See Notes on Luke 1:27; Luke 1:32. Taking the word in its usual sense, it would imply that eith…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:32–37
19th Century
Preacher
And shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the ho…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:36
The angel cites the pregnancy of Elizabeth (v.36) as further evidence of God’s marvelous power and concludes with the grand affirmation of v.37— su…
John Calvin
On Luke 1:36
16th Century
Theologian
And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin. By an example from her own relatives, the angel encourages Mary's faith to expect a miracle. If neither…
John Gill
On Luke 1:36
17th Century
Pastor
And behold your cousin Elisabeth
For though Elisabeth was of the daughters of Aaron, or of the tribe of Levi by her …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 1:26–38
17th Century
Minister
We have here an account of the mother of our Lord. Although we are not to pray to her, we ought to praise God for her. Christ had to be born miracu…