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What Does the Bible Say About Mary the Mother of Jesus?

Here are 17 Bible verses about Mary the Mother of Jesus, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.

  1. #1Luke 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.

    BSB“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

  2. #2Luke 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.

    BSBIn a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

  3. #3Luke 1:28

    And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

    BSBThe angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

  4. #4Luke 1:46-55

    And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. …

    BSBThen Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. …

  5. #5John 19:26-27

    When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

    BSBWhen Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.

  6. #6Luke 1:48

    For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

    BSBFor He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.

  7. #7Luke 1:31

    And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

    BSBBehold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.

  8. #8Luke 1:30

    And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

    BSBSo the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

  9. #9Acts 1:14

    These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

    BSBWith one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

  10. #10Luke 11:27

    And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

    BSBAs 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!”

  11. #11Isaiah 7:14

    Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

    BSBTherefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

  12. #12Luke 2:51

    And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

    BSBThen He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

  13. #13Luke 1:35

    And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

    BSBThe angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.

  14. #14John 2:3-5

    And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

    BSBWhen the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why does this concern us?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”

  15. #15John 19:25

    Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

    BSBNear the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.

  16. #16Luke 1:34

    Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

    BSB“How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”

  17. #17Luke 2:19

    But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

    BSBBut Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

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