Luke 1:56
What does Luke 1:56 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 1:56 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 1:56 means
Mary stays with Elisabeth about three months before returning home. This detail indicates maternal care and fellowship following the confirmation of their pregnancies. The stay allows Mary to witness Elizabeth’s final months and perhaps learn from her experience. It also shows pastoral companionship and the deep bond between the two women whose sons will have intertwined missions. The visit provides mutual encouragement as God’s promises continue to unfold practically.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Mary was with her for about three months and then went back to her house.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Mary remained with her about three months, and turned back to her house.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Mary abode with her about three months. And she returned to her own house.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her house.
Context
This verse follows the Magnificat and marks a practical period of living out the annunciation. It links the theological reflection to everyday life: Mary remains with Elizabeth during a crucial period. The narrative next moves to the birth of John, continuing the pattern of fulfillment.
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