42. Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed.
43. Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me?
44. When I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb jumped for joy.
45. You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”
46. Mary responded,“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.
47. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!