Mary visits Elizabeth

39Mary then set out for a town in the Hills of Judah. 40She entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leapt in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with holy spirit, and 42giving a loud cry, said: 
—You are most blessed among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43How is it that the mother of my Lord comes to me? 44The moment your greeting sounded in my ears, the baby within me suddenly leapt for joy. 45Blessed are you who believed that the Lord’s word would come true!
46And Mary said:
—My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
47my spirit exults in God my savior!
48He has looked upon his servant in her lowliness, 
and people forever will call me blessed.
49The Mighty One has done great things for me,
Holy is his Name!
50From age to age his mercy extends
to those who live in his presence.
51He has acted with power and done wonders,
and scattered the proud with their plans.
52He has put down the mighty from their thrones
and lifted up those who are downtrodden.
53He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
54He held out his hand to Israel, his servant,
for he remembered his mercy,
55even as he promised our fathers,
Abraham and his descendants forever.
56Mary remained with Elizabeth about three months and then returned home.

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