43 And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”
Luke 1:43–45
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Luke 1:27–29
27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and w…
Luke 1:35–37
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Luke 1:48–50
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2 Esdras 10:56–58
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Protoevangelium of James 11:1–3
1 And she took the pitcher and went to fill it with water, and look! A voice was saying to her, “Rejoice, blessed one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.” And Mary looked around to the right and the left, to see where the voice might be coming f… (PJA)
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