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A Model of Humility
Multiple commentators, especially Charles Spurgeon, highlight Elisabeth's profound humility. Despite being older and the wife of a priest, she feels unworthy of a visit from her younger relative. Her question, "Whence is this to me?" is seen as a model of Christian grace, demonstrating that those who are most holy are often the most humble, esteeming others more highly than themselves.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:43
18th Century
Theologian
And whence is this to me? An expression of humility. Why is it that the mother of my Lord should come to me, as if to honor me?
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:43
The mother of my Lord (η μητηρ του Κυριου μου). See Ps 110:1. Only by the help of the Holy Spirit could Elisabeth know that Mary w…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:43
19th Century
Bishop
Whence is this to me . . .?—The sudden inspiration bids Elizabeth, rising above all lower thoughts, to recognize that the…
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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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:43
Nowhere in the NT is Mary called “Mother of God.” She was, however, the mother of Jesus the Messiah and Lord.
John Calvin
On Luke 1:43
16th Century
Theologian
And whence is this to me? The happy medium observed by Elisabeth is worthy of notice. She thinks very highly of the favors bestowed by God…
John Gill
On Luke 1:43
17th Century
Pastor
And whence is this to me
. How comes it to pass, that such notice is taken of me, such an honour is done me; that be…
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 …