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Faith Unlocks God's Promises
Commentators unanimously highlight that Mary is called "blessed" because she believed what God promised her. This isn't just about Mary; it's a universal principle for all believers. Scholars like John Calvin explain that while God's promises are true regardless, faith is the means by which we personally receive and experience their fulfillment. As multiple sources note, Mary's faith stands in stark contrast to the doubt of Zechariah, demonstrating that belief opens the door to God's blessings.
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Luke
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18th Century
Theologian
Blessed is she that believed (or, which believed that there shall be). That is, Mary, who believed what the angel spoke …
For (οτ). It is not certain whether οτ here is "that" or "because." It makes good sense either way. See also 7:16. This is the fir…
19th Century
Bishop
Blessed is she that believed.—The two renderings, “for there shall be,” and “that there shall be,” are equally tenable gr…
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19th Century
Preacher
For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she that believed: for…
“Blessed” (GK 3421) describes the happy situation of those whom God favors. Elizabeth gave the blessing Zechariah’s muteness prevented him from giv…
16th Century
Theologian
And blessed is she that believed. It was by a hidden movement of the Spirit, as is evident from a former statement of Luke, that Elisabeth…
17th Century
Pastor
And blessed is she that believed .
&c.] Meaning Mary, a woman, a very young woman, and who had had things very incre…
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 …