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A Model of True Faith
Commentators unanimously view Mary's response as a profound model of faith. John Calvin notes that true faith doesn't argue with God but willingly submits to His word. Her declaration, 'Be it unto me according to thy word,' is not passive resignation but an active, trusting embrace of God's plan. Scholars like Spurgeon and Matthew Henry see her as an example for all believers, who should likewise place themselves entirely at God's disposal.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:38
18th Century
Theologian
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid. This was an expression of resignation to the will of God, and of faith in the promise. To be the h…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:38
19th Century
Bishop
Behold the handmaid of the Lord . . .—The words seem to show a kind of half-consciousness that the lot which she so accep…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:38
19th Century
Preacher
And the angel of the Lord departed from her.
His mission was accomplished, so he might go back to the glory from which he had come a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:38
Mary’s exemplary attitude of servanthood recalls that of Hannah when she was praying for a son (1 Samuel 1:11). Her servanthood is not …
John Calvin
On Luke 1:38
16th Century
Theologian
Behold the handmaid of the Lord. The holy virgin does not allow herself to dispute any further. And yet, many things might unquestionably …
John Gill
On Luke 1:38
17th Century
Pastor
And Mary said, behold the handmaid of the Lord,
&c.] In which words she expresses her obedience of faith; she owns h…
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…