40. She went into Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth.
41. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the unborn baby inside her jumped, and she was filled with the Holy Spirit.
42. In a loud voice she said to Mary, “God has blessed you more than any other woman. And God has blessed the baby you will have.
43. You are the mother of my Lord, and you have come to me! Why has something so good happened to me?
44. When I heard your voice, the baby inside me jumped with joy.
45. Great blessings are yours because you believed what the Lord said to you! You believed this would happen.”
46. Then Mary said, “I praise the Lord with all my heart.
47. I am very happy because God is my Savior.
48. I am not important, but he has shown his care for me, his lowly servant. From now until the end of time, people will remember how much God blessed me.
49. Yes, the Powerful One has done great things for me. His name is very holy.
50. He always gives mercy to those who worship him.
51. He reached out his arm and showed his power. He scattered those who are proud and think great things about themselves.