Luke 1:46-56 - Mary's Hymn Of Praise To God

46 Then Mary said, "My soul lifts up the Lord, 47 and my spirit has rejoiced in God, my Savior. 48 For He has looked favorably on the humble circumstances of His servant-girl. And consider this, all generations of people will call me 'blessed' from now on. 49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy. 50 He shows mercy to generation after generation of people who have reverence for Him. 51 He has demonstrated power with His arm. He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their heart. 52 He has dethroned rulers and has exalted humble people. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and has sent the rich away empty-handed. 54 (As He said to our forefathers), He has helped His servants, the Israelites, [showing] that He remembered to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever."

56 So, Mary stayed with [her relative] Elizabeth for about three months [i.e., until about the time John was born. See 1:26-31], and then returned to her home.