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The Power of Godly Fellowship
Commentators emphasize that this three-month period was a time of profound fellowship. The two women, one old and one young, shared in the joy and hope of what God was doing. This serves as a model for believers to seek out godly community, encouraging one another and speaking about God's work in their lives.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:56
19th Century
Bishop
And Mary abode with her about three months.—This brings the time so close to the birth of the Baptist that we might well …
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:54–56
19th Century
Preacher
He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. And Mary abod…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:56
Luke gives no hint whether Mary’s stay of “about three months” ended before or continued after the birth of John (cf. vv.26, 36, 39).
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John Calvin
On Luke 1:56
16th Century
Theologian
The substance of this narrative is that the birth of John was distinguished by various miracles, which gave reason to expect that something great a…
John Gill
On Luke 1:56
17th Century
Pastor
And Mary abode with her about three months
That is, she continued with Elisabeth, as the Syriac and Persic versions …
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 …