Luke 1:45
New International Version
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”

New Living Translation
You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”

English Standard Version
And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”

Berean Standard Bible
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”

Berean Literal Bible
And blessed is the one having believed that there will be a fulfillment to the things spoken to her from the Lord."

King James Bible
And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

New King James Version
Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”

New American Standard Bible
And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”

NASB 1995
“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”

NASB 1977
“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”

Amplified Bible
And blessed [spiritually fortunate and favored by God] is she who believed and confidently trusted that there would be a fulfillment of the things that were spoken to her [by the angel sent] from the Lord.”

Christian Standard Bible
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill what he has spoken to her! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She who has believed is blessed because what was spoken to her by the Lord will be fulfilled!”

American Standard Version
And blessed is she that believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.

Contemporary English Version
The Lord has blessed you because you believed that he will keep his promise.

English Revised Version
And blessed is she that believed; for there shall be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You are blessed for believing that the Lord would keep his promise to you."

Good News Translation
How happy you are to believe that the Lord's message to you will come true!"

International Standard Version
How blessed is this woman for believing that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled!"

Majority Standard Bible
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”

NET Bible
And blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled."

New Heart English Bible
Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord."

Webster's Bible Translation
And blessed is she that believed that there will be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

Weymouth New Testament
And blessed is she who has believed, for the word spoken to her from the Lord shall be fulfilled."

World English Bible
Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and blessed [is] she who believed, for there will be a completion to the things spoken to her from the LORD.”

Berean Literal Bible
And blessed is the one having believed that there will be a fulfillment to the things spoken to her from the Lord."

Young's Literal Translation
and happy is she who did believe, for there shall be a completion to the things spoken to her from the Lord.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And happy she having believed: for a completion of the things spoken shall be to her from the Lord.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And blessed are you who believed, for the things that were spoken to you by the Lord shall be accomplished.”

New American Bible
Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”

New Revised Standard Version
And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And blessed is she who believed; for there will be a fulfillment of the things which were spoken to her from the Lord.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment to those things that were spoken with her from the presence of THE LORD JEHOVAH.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And blessed is she who believed; for there shall be a fulfillment of the things which were spoken to her from the Lord.

Godbey New Testament
And blessed is she that believeth, because there shall be a perfection to those things having been spoken to her by the Lord.

Haweis New Testament
And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord.

Mace New Testament
blessed is she that has believed; for what she has heard from the Lord, shall be accomplished."

Weymouth New Testament
And blessed is she who has believed, for the word spoken to her from the Lord shall be fulfilled."

Worrell New Testament
And happy is she who believed, because there shall be a fulfillment of the things spoken to her from the Lord!"

Worsley New Testament
and blessed is she that believed; for there shall be a performance of the things that were told her from the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Mary Visits Elizabeth
44For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.” 46Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,…

Cross References
Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

Hebrews 11:11
By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.

Romans 4:20-21
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

James 1:6
But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

John 20:29
Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Galatians 3:9
So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Isaiah 7:9
The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’”

Jeremiah 17:7
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.

Psalm 119:66
Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.


Treasury of Scripture

And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

blessed.

Luke 1:20
And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

Luke 11:27,28
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…

2 Chronicles 20:20
And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

that believed: for there.

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Luke 1
1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.
5. The conception of John the Baptist;
26. and of Jesus.
39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.
57. The nativity and circumcision of John.
67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,
76. and of John.














Blessed is she
The term "blessed" in Greek is "makarios," which conveys a state of happiness or divine favor. In the context of the Bible, being blessed often implies a deep, spiritual joy that comes from being in alignment with God's will. This phrase highlights the special favor and joy bestowed upon Mary, the mother of Jesus, for her faith and obedience. Historically, women in biblical times were often marginalized, yet here, Mary is elevated and honored for her belief, setting a precedent for the value of faith in God's promises.

who has believed
The Greek word for "believed" is "pisteuousa," which denotes a firm conviction or trust. This belief is not merely intellectual assent but a deep, personal trust in God's promises. Mary's belief is exemplary; she accepted the angel Gabriel's message without doubt, demonstrating a profound faith that is commended throughout Scripture. Her belief is a model for all believers, emphasizing that faith is foundational to experiencing God's blessings.

that the Lord’s word
The "Lord's word" refers to the message delivered by the angel Gabriel, which is God's promise that Mary would conceive and bear the Son of God. In the biblical context, the "word" of the Lord is powerful and creative, as seen in Genesis where God speaks creation into existence. This underscores the authority and reliability of God's promises. The historical context of this phrase also reflects the Jewish understanding of God's word as an active force that accomplishes His purposes.

to her
This phrase personalizes the promise, indicating that God's word was specifically directed to Mary. It highlights the intimate and personal nature of God's interactions with His people. In a broader sense, it reminds believers that God's promises are not generic but are personally applicable to each individual's life. This personal aspect of God's word is a source of comfort and assurance for believers throughout history.

will be fulfilled
The Greek term "teleiōthēsetai" means to bring to completion or to accomplish. This phrase assures that what God has promised will indeed come to pass. It reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness and the certainty of His promises. Historically, this assurance would have been significant for the early Christian community, affirming that God's redemptive plan through Jesus was unfolding as foretold. For contemporary believers, it reinforces the trustworthiness of God's word and His sovereign ability to fulfill His promises in their lives.

(45) Blessed is she that believed.--The two renderings, "for there shall be," and "that there shall be," are equally tenable grammatically. On internal grounds there seems a balance in favour of the latter, as the other interpretation appears to make the fulfilment of the promise dependent upon the Virgin's faith.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Blessed [is]
μακαρία (makaria)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.

she who
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

has believed
πιστεύσασα (pisteusasa)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

[the] Lord’s
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

word
λελαλημένοις (lelalēmenois)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

to her
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

will be
ἔσται (estai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

fulfilled.”
τελείωσις (teleiōsis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5050: Completion, fulfillment, perfection. From phusioo; completion, i.e. verification, or absolution.


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