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Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!"

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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Luke 1:45

18th Century

Theologian

Blessed is she that believed (or, which believed that there shall be). That is, Mary, who believed what the angel spoke …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 1:45

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 1:45

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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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 1:44–45

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 1:45

“Blessed” (GK 3421) describes the happy situation of those whom God favors. Elizabeth gave the blessing Zechariah’s muteness prevented him from giv…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Luke 1:45

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…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 1:45

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…

Matthew Henry

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 …