New International Version But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? New Living Translation Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me? English Standard Version And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Berean Standard Bible And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Berean Literal Bible And from where is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? King James Bible And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? New King James Version But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? New American Standard Bible And how has it happened to me that the mother of my Lord would come to me? NASB 1995 “And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me? NASB 1977 “And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Legacy Standard Bible And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me? Amplified Bible And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me? Berean Annotated Bible And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord {Kyriou} should come to me? Christian Standard Bible How could this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Holman Christian Standard Bible How could this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? American Standard Version And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me? Contemporary English Version Why should the mother of my Lord come to me? English Revised Version And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me? GOD'S WORD® Translation I feel blessed that the mother of my Lord is visiting me. Good News Translation Why should this great thing happen to me, that my Lord's mother comes to visit me? International Standard Version Why should this happen to me, to have the mother of my Lord visit me? NET Bible And who am I that the mother of my Lord should come and visit me? New Heart English Bible Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Webster's Bible Translation And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Weymouth New Testament But why is this honour done me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? World English Bible Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand from where [is] this to me, that the mother of my Lord might come to me? Berean Literal Bible And from where is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Young's Literal Translation and whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord might come unto me? Smith's Literal Translation And whence this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Catholic Public Domain Version And how does this concern me, so that the mother of my Lord would come to me? New American Bible And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? New Revised Standard Version And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Aramaic Bible in Plain English “From where is this to me that the mother of my Lord would come to me?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Godbey New Testament And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord may come unto me? Haweis New Testament And whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Mace New Testament "Blessed mother of the most blessed offspring! what an honour is this, that I should be visited by the mother of our Lord! Weymouth New Testament But why is this honour done me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Worrell New Testament And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me! Worsley New Testament and whence is this honor to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Mary Visits Elizabeth…42In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.… Cross References And why am I so honored, 2 Samuel 7:18 Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? Genesis 32:10 I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. 1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. that the mother of my Lord Luke 11:27-28 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!” / But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” Luke 2:11 Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! should come to me? 2 Samuel 6:9 That day David feared the LORD and asked, “How can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?” Matthew 8:8 The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. Luke 7:7 That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”). John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. John 20:28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!” Philippians 2:6-7 Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. Hebrews 1:6 And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.” Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. Treasury of Scripture And what is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? whence. Luke 7:7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. Ruth 2:10 Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger? 1 Samuel 25:41 And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord. my. Luke 20:42-44 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, … Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. John 13:13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. Jump to Previous Favored Granted Honour Mother WhenceJump to Next Favored Granted Honour Mother WhenceLuke 1 1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.5. The conception of John the Baptist; 26. and of Jesus. 39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus. 57. The nativity and circumcision of John. 67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. And why am I so honored, Elizabeth responds with humility, overwhelmed that Mary’s arrival brings the mother of the promised Messiah into her home. Though older and honored in her community, Elizabeth recognizes that God’s work through Mary surpasses any personal status. 2Sa 7:18 Then King David went in, sat before the LORD… that the mother of my Lord By the Holy Spirit, Elizabeth identifies Mary’s unborn child as her Lord. Before Jesus’ birth, she recognizes Him as the promised Messiah and rightful ruler sent by God. Luk 11:27-28 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd… should come to me? Mary’s visit confirms that God is fulfilling His purposes through both women. Elizabeth’s unborn son has been appointed to prepare the way for the Lord, while Mary carries the Savior whose coming brings God’s redemption. 2Sa 6:9 That day David feared the LORD and asked,… Persons / Places / Events 1. ElizabethThe wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist. She is filled with the Holy Spirit and recognizes Mary as the mother of the Lord. 2. Mary The mother of Jesus, who visits Elizabeth after the angel Gabriel announces that she will conceive the Son of God. 3. John the Baptist Though not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the child in Elizabeth's womb who leaps for joy at Mary's greeting. 4. The Visitation This event takes place in the hill country of Judea, where Mary visits Elizabeth, leading to Elizabeth's prophetic declaration. 5. The Holy Spirit The Spirit fills Elizabeth, enabling her to recognize and proclaim the significance of Mary's pregnancy. Teaching Points Recognition of Jesus' LordshipElizabeth's declaration acknowledges Jesus as Lord even before His birth. Believers are called to recognize and submit to Jesus' authority in their lives. The Role of the Holy Spirit Elizabeth's insight comes through the Holy Spirit. Christians should seek the Spirit's guidance to understand and respond to God's work. Humility and Honor Elizabeth's humility in asking why she is honored by Mary's visit reflects a heart that recognizes God's grace. Believers should cultivate humility and gratitude for God's presence in their lives. Joy in Fellowship The meeting of Mary and Elizabeth is marked by joy and mutual encouragement. Christians are encouraged to seek fellowship that uplifts and strengthens faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 1:43?2. How does Luke 1:43 emphasize Mary's significance in God's redemptive plan? 3. What does Elizabeth's reaction in Luke 1:43 teach about recognizing God's work? 4. How can we honor those chosen by God, as Elizabeth did in Luke 1:43? 5. How does Luke 1:43 connect to Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's mother? 6. In what ways can we express humility and reverence like Elizabeth in Luke 1:43? 7. Why does Elizabeth call Mary "the mother of my Lord" in Luke 1:43? 8. How does Luke 1:43 support the divinity of Jesus? 9. What is the significance of Elizabeth's recognition of Mary's role in Luke 1:43? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 1? (43) Whence is this to me . . .?--The sudden inspiration bids Elizabeth, rising above all lower thoughts, to recognise that the child of Mary would be also the Son of the Highest. The contrast leaves no room for doubt that she used the word "Lord" in its highest sense. "Great "as her own son was to be (Luke 1:15) in the sight of the Lord, here was the mother of One yet greater, even of the Lord Himself.Verse 43. - And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? But the Holy Ghost (verse 41) raised Elisabeth's thoughts yet higher. Not only did she bless the mother of the coming Messiah, but the Spirit opened her eyes to see who that coming Messiah really was. Very vague indeed was the conception of the coming Messiah in Israel. The truth was, perhaps, revealed, and in rapt moments received by men like Isaiah and Ezekiel; and now and again men like David; Daniel wrote down visions and revelations respecting the Coming One, the true purport of which vision they scarcely grasped. Generally the Messianic idea among the people pictured a hero greater than Saul, a conqueror more successful than David, a sovereign more magnificent than Solomon. They pictured ever the glorious arm sustaining the coming Hero-King; but few, if any, dreamed of the "glorious arm" belonging to their future Deliverer. But here the Spirit in a moment revealed to the happy wife of the priest Zacharias that the Babe to be born of her young kinswoman was not only the promised Messiah, but was the awful Son of the Highest! Think, reader, what these simple words we are considering signify! Why am I so favored "that the mother of my Lord should come to me"? "The contrast leaves no room for doubt," well argues Dean Plumptre, "that she used the word 'Lord' in its highest sense. 'Great' as her own son was to be (verse 15) in the sight of the Lord, here was the mother of One yet greater, even of the Lord himself." Elizabeth’s Spirit-filled exclamation layers humility, Christ-centered faith, and grateful amazement. She sees herself as unworthy, recognizes the unborn Jesus as her divine Lord, and treasures Mary’s visit as a gift of grace. Luke 1:43 invites us to the same posture: humbled by God’s favor, confident in Jesus’ lordship from the very beginning, and eager to honor Him in every relationship and encounter. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. why πόθεν (pothen) Adverb Strong's 4159: From the base of posis with enclitic adverb of origin; from which or what place, state, source or cause. am I μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. so [honored], τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mother μήτηρ (mētēr) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3384: A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. of τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. should come ἔλθῃ (elthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. me? ἐμέ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. 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