Luke 1:38

And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 1:38

BSB
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it happen to me according to your word." Then the angel left her.
AKJV
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.
CPDV
Then Mary said: "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word." And the Angel departed from her.
ERV
And Mary said, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
NHEB
And Mary said, "See, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word." The angel departed from her.
SMT
And Mary said Behold the servant of the Lord; may it be to me according to thy word. And the messenger departed from her.

Commentary for Luke 1:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 1:38
Summary
Woman accepts divine assignment with submission
Place
Nazareth
Event
Mary accepts angel's announcement
Estimated Time Period
c. 6-5 BC
Category
Narrative