Luke 1:43
And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Luke 1:43 in other translations
| BSB | And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? |
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| WEB | Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? |
| ASV | And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me? |
| YLT | and whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord might come unto me? |
| DARBY | And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? |
| BBE | How is it that the mother of my Lord comes to me? |
| Webster | And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? |
What does Luke 1:43 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 1:42-44
42-44. What beautiful superiority to envy have we here! High as was the distinction conferred upon herself, Elisabeth loses sight of it altogether, in presence of one more honored still; upon whom, with her unborn Babe, in an ecstasy of inspiration, she pronounces a benediction, feeling it to be a wonder unaccountable that "the mother of her Lord should come to her." "Turn this as we will, we shall never be able to…
Barnes' Notes
Mother of my Lord. The word Lord sometimes denotes divinity, and sometimes superior, master, teacher, or governor. It was given by the Jews to their expected Messiah; but whether they understood it as denoting divinity cannot now be ascertained. It is clear only that Elisabeth used it as denoting great dignity and honour.
(q) Jn 13:13
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 1:39-56
It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls, to communicate one to another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the great Redeemer. At the same time she was filled with the Holy Ghost, and under his influence declared that Mary and her expected child were most blessed and happy, as peculiarly honoured of and dear to the Most High…
Luke 1:43 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Luke 1:43
- John 20:28
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
- John 13:13
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
- Luke 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- 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.
- 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, Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
- Psalms 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.
- Matthew 3:14
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
- 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?
- Philippians 2:3
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
- Luke 7:7
Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
- John 13:5-8
After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
- Philippians 3:8
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
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Context
- Luke 1:42
And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
- Luke 1:43
And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
- Luke 1:44
For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 1:43 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | ¿Y de dónde esto á mí, que la madre de mi Señor venga á mí? |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et d’où me vient ceci, que la mère de mon Seigneur vienne vers moi? |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und woher mir dieses, daß die Mutter meines Herrn zu mir kommt? |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et unde hoc mihi, ut veniat mater Domini mei ad me? |