43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
43 And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
43 And why am I so blessed that the mother of my Lord visits me?
43 But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
43 Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me?
11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
11 A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.
11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
11 The Savior-yes, the Messiah, the Lord-has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
(Read Luke 2:8-20)
Angels were heralds of the new-born Saviour, but they were only sent to some poor, humble, pious, industrious shepherds, who were in the business of their calling, keeping watch over their flock. We are not out of the way of Divine visits, when we are employed in an honest calling, and abide with God in it. Let God have the honour of this work; Glory to God in the highest. God's good-will to men, manifested in sending the Messiah, redounds to his praise. Other works of God are for his glory, but the redemption of the world is for his glory in the highest. God's goodwill in sending the Messiah, brought peace into this lower world. Peace is here put for all that good which flows to us from Christ's taking our nature upon him. This is a faithful saying, attested by an innumerable company of angels, and well worthy of all acceptation, That the good-will of God toward men, is glory to God in the highest, and peace on the earth. The shepherds lost no time, but came with haste to the place. They were satisfied, and made known abroad concerning this child, that he was the Saviour, even Christ the Lord. Mary carefully observed and thought upon all these things, which were so suited to enliven her holy affections. We should be more delivered from errors in judgment and practice, did we more fully ponder these things in our hearts. It is still proclaimed in our ears that to us is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord. These should be glad tidings to all.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 1:43
Commentary on Luke 1:39-56
(Read 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 God. Mary, animated by Elisabeth's address, and being also under the influence of the Holy Ghost, broke out into joy, admiration, and gratitude. She knew herself to be a sinner who needed a Saviour, and that she could no otherwise rejoice in God than as interested in his salvation through the promised Messiah. Those who see their need of Christ, and are desirous of righteousness and life in him, he fills with good things, with the best things; and they are abundantly satisfied with the blessings he gives. He will satisfy the desires of the poor in spirit who long for spiritual blessings, while the self-sufficient shall be sent empty away.