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Mary Needed a Savior, Too
Multiple commentators, including Charles Spurgeon and Matthew Henry, highlight that when Mary calls God her 'Saviour,' she is acknowledging her own need for salvation. Despite her unique and blessed role, she identifies herself as a sinner who requires redemption. This verse serves as a powerful reminder that salvation is a gift of God's grace needed by all people, including the mother of Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:47
18th Century
Theologian
In God my Saviour. God is called Saviour, as he saves people from sin and death. He was Mary's Saviour, as he had redeem…
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:47
Hath rejoiced (ηγαλλιασεν). This is aorist active indicative. Greek tenses do not correspond to those in English. The verb αγαλλια…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:47
19th Century
Bishop
In God my Saviour.—We may well believe that this choice of the name was determined by the meaning of the name, implying G…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:46–47
19th Century
Preacher
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
The theme of Mary's Magnificat is very …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:47
The excitement of Elizabeth, who actually shouted her benediction (v.42), gives way to a restraint that is no less joyful. After an opening ascript…
John Gill
On Luke 1:47
17th Century
Pastor
And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour .
] This also, may be understood, either of God the Father, who was her…
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 …