Blessed Is She Who Believed

39In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town of Judah,

40and entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.

41And it happened that, when Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,

42And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”

43And why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

44For behold, when the sound of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped for joy in my womb.

45And blessed is she who believed that there will be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.

46And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,”

47and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

48because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed.

49because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

50And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

51He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

52He has brought down rulers from thrones and exalted the humble.

53He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.

54He has helped Israel his servant, in remembrance of mercy,

55just as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.

56And Mary stayed with her about three months, and returned to her home.