43. And how does this concern me, so that the mother of my Lord would come to me?
44. For behold, as the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.
45. And blessed are you who believed, for the things that were spoken to you by the Lord shall be accomplished."
46. And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord.
47. And my spirit leaps for joy in God my Saviour.
48. For he has looked with favor on the humility of his handmaid. For behold, from this time, all generations shall call me blessed.
49. For he who is great has done great things for me, and holy is his name.