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Luke 1:38

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36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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

39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.
KJV
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
WEB
Mary said, “Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
ASV
And Mary said, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
DARBY
And Mary said, Behold the bondmaid of [the] Lord; be it to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
BLB
And Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s maidservant. May it happen to me according to your word.” And the angel went away from her.
ÅB
Da sa Maria: Se, jeg er Herrens tjenerinne; meg skje etter ditt ord! Og engelen skiltes fra henne.
OTB
Maria sa, “Jeg er Herrens tjenerinne. Må det skje meg etter ditt ord.” Så forlot engelen henne.
B1930
Da sa Maria: Se, jeg er Herrens tjenerinne; mig skje efter ditt ord! Og engelen skiltes fra henne.

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