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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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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:40
18th Century
Theologian
Saluted Elisabeth. Expressed great joy and gratification at seeing her, and used the customary tokens of affectionate salutation.
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:40
Saluted (ησπασατο). Her first glance at Elisabeth showed the truth of the angel's message. The two mothers had a bond of sympathy.…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:39–43
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:40
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…
John Gill
On Luke 1:40
17th Century
Pastor
And entered into the house of Zacharias , &c] Which was in the above city, and might be well known to her: and saluted El…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 1:39–56
17th Century
Minister
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 …