45. You are blessed for believing that the Lord would keep his promise to you.”
46. Mary said,“My soul praises the Lord’s greatness!
47. My spirit finds its joy in God, my Savior,
48. because he has looked favorably on me, his humble servant.“From now on, all people will call me blessed
49. because the Almighty has done great things to me.His name is holy.
50. For those who fear him,his mercy lasts throughout every generation.
51. “He displayed his mighty power.He scattered those who think too highly of themselves.
52. He pulled strong rulers from their thrones.He honored humble people.
53. He fed hungry people with good food.He sent rich people away with nothing.
54. “He remembered to help his servant Israel forever.
55. This is the promise he made to our ancestors,to Abraham and his descendants.”
56. Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back home.
57. When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.
58. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very kind to her, and they shared her joy.
59. When the child was eight days old, they went ⌊to the temple⌋ to circumcise him. They were going to name him Zechariah after his father.
60. But his mother spoke up, “Absolutely not! His name will be John.”