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and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.
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The Blessing of Fellowship
Commentators see this visit as a model for Christian community. Mary, after her divine encounter, immediately seeks godly fellowship. The meeting is marked by mutual humility and encouragement, with the older Elisabeth honoring the younger Mary. As one scholar notes, it is "very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls to share with one another."
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Saluted Elisabeth. Expressed great joy and gratification at seeing her, and used the customary tokens of affectionate salutation.
Saluted (ησπασατο). Her first glance at Elisabeth showed the truth of the angel's message. The two mothers had a bond of sympathy.…
19th Century
Baptist
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah; and entered into the house of Zacharias, and sal…
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Mary apparently started on her journey as soon as possible (v.39). She probably traveled fifty to seventy miles from Nazareth to Zechariah’s home i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And entered into the house of Zacharias , &c] Which was in the above city, and might be well known to her: and saluted El…
It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls to share with one another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of …
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