2 Bible Verses about Mary

From Thematic Bible


Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Mary

Luke 10:42

indeed there is only one thing we need. For Mary has chosen the right thing, and it must not be taken away from her."

Conception » Miraculous » Mary

Matthew 1:20

But while he was thinking of doing this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, and said, "Joseph, descendant of David, do not fear to take Mary, your wife, to your home, for it is through the influence of the holy Spirit that she is to become a mother.

Matthew 1:18

Now these were the circumstances of the birth of Jesus Christ. Mary, his mother, was engaged to Joseph, but before they were married it was found that she was about to become a mother through the influence of the holy Spirit.

Luke 1:31-35

You are to become a mother and you will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his forefather David, and he will reign over Jacob's house forever; his reign will have no end." read more.
Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, when I have no husband?" The angel answered, "The holy Spirit will come over you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. For that reason your child will be called holy, and the Son of God.

Devout mothers » Mary

Gabriel » Appeared to » Mary

Luke 1:26-29

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a maiden there who was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The maiden's name was Mary. And the angel went into the town and said to her, "Good morning, favored woman! The Lord be with you!" read more.
But she was startled at what he said, and wondered what this greeting meant.

Glorifying God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus

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Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary

Luke 10:39

She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Master's feet, and listened to what he was saying.

Matthew 26:6-13

When Jesus got back to Bethany, to the house of Simon the leper, a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive perfume and poured it upon his head, while he was at table. When his disciples saw it, they said indignantly, "What was the use of wasting it like that? read more.
It might have been sold for a large sum, and the money given to the poor." But Jesus observed this and said to them, "Why do you bother the woman? It is a fine thing that she has done to me. For you always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me. In pouring this perfume on me she has done something to prepare me for burial. I tell you, wherever this good news is preached all over the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."

John 12:3-8

And Mary took a pound of choice perfume, very costly, and poured it on Jesus' feet, and then wiped his feet with her hair, and the whole house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, who was going to betray him, said, "Why was this perfume not sold for sixty dollars, and the money given to the poor?" read more.
But he did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief and when he had charge of the purse he used to take what was put in it. Jesus said, "Let her alone; let her keep it for the day of my funeral, for you always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me."

Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene

Mark 15:47

And Mary of Magdala and Mary, Joses' mother, were looking on and saw where he was put.

Luke 8:2

and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and sickness??ary, who was called Mary of Magdala, out of whom seven demons had been driven,

Matthew 27:56

among them Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.

More verses: John 20:18

Mary » Showed her gratitude » Of bethany

John 12:3

And Mary took a pound of choice perfume, very costly, and poured it on Jesus' feet, and then wiped his feet with her hair, and the whole house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Luke 10:39

She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Master's feet, and listened to what he was saying.

John 11:32

When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, and said, "Master, if you had been here, my brother would not have died!"

John 11:1

Now a man named Lazarus was sick; he lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.

John 11:20

When Martha heard that Jesus was coming she went out to meet him, but Mary remained at home.

Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » Mother of james

Luke 24:10

They were Mary of Magdala and Joanna and Mary, James's mother; and the other women also told this to the apostles.

Mark 15:40

There were some women also watching from a distance, among them Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of the younger James and of Joses, and Salome,

Mark 15:47-1

And Mary of Magdala and Mary, Joses' mother, were looking on and saw where he was put. When the Sabbath was over, Mary of Magdala, Mary, James's mother, and Salome bought spices, in order to go and anoint him.

Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus

John 12:3

And Mary took a pound of choice perfume, very costly, and poured it on Jesus' feet, and then wiped his feet with her hair, and the whole house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

John 11:2

It was the Mary who poured perfume upon the Master and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.

Mark 14:3-9

Jesus was in Bethany, at the house of Simon the leper, and as he was at table, a woman came in, with an alabaster flask of pure nard perfume, very expensive; she broke the flask and poured the perfume on his head. But there were some who said indignantly to themselves, "What was the use of wasting the perfume like that? It might have been sold for more than sixty dollars, and the money have been given to the poor." read more.
And they grumbled at her. But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why do you bother her? It is a fine thing that she has done to me. For you always have the poor among you, and whenever you please you can do for them, but you will not always have me. She has done all she could; she has perfumed my body in preparation for my burial. I tell you, wherever the good news is preached all over the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her."

Matthew 26:7-13

a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive perfume and poured it upon his head, while he was at table. When his disciples saw it, they said indignantly, "What was the use of wasting it like that? It might have been sold for a large sum, and the money given to the poor." read more.
But Jesus observed this and said to them, "Why do you bother the woman? It is a fine thing that she has done to me. For you always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me. In pouring this perfume on me she has done something to prepare me for burial. I tell you, wherever this good news is preached all over the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."

Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion

John 20:1

On the day after the Sabbath, very early in the morning while it was still dark, Mary of Magdala went to the tomb, and she saw that the stone had been removed from it.

Matthew 27:56

among them Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.

Mark 15:40

There were some women also watching from a distance, among them Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of the younger James and of Joses, and Salome,

John 20:11-13

But Mary stood just outside the tomb, weeping. And as she wept she looked down into the tomb, and saw two angels in white sitting where Jesus' body had been, one at his head and one at his feet. And they said to her, "Why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken my Master away, and I do not know where they have put him."

Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection

Matthew 28:8-10

And they hurried away from the tomb frightened and yet overjoyed, and ran to tell the news to his disciples. And Jesus himself met them, and said, "Good morning!" And they went up to him and clasped his feet, and bowed to the ground before him. Jesus said to them, "You need not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee and they will see me there."

John 20:14-18

As she said this she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was he. Jesus said to her, "Why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?" She, supposing that he was the gardener, said to him, "If it was you, sir, that carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him away." "Mary!" said Jesus. She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" which means Master. read more.
Jesus said to her, "You must not cling to me, for I have not yet gone up to my Father, but go to my brothers and say to them that I am going up to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary of Magdala went and declared to the disciples, "I have seen the Master!" and she told them that he had said this to her.

Mary » Sister of mary the mother of jesus, and wife of cleophas » Mother of james and joses

John 19:25

Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.

Matthew 27:56

among them Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.

Mark 15:40

There were some women also watching from a distance, among them Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of the younger James and of Joses, and Salome,

Mary » The mother of jesus » Seeks jesus when he is teaching in a house

Mark 3:31

And his mother and his brothers came. And they stood outside the house and sent word in to him to come outside to them.

Luke 8:19

His mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not get near him, on account of the crowd.

Matthew 12:46-47

While he was still speaking, his mother and his brothers came up and stood outside the crowd, wanting to speak to him. OMITTED TEXT

Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » Mother of mark

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you, and so does Barnabas' cousin Mark. (About him you have had instructions; if he comes to see you, make him welcome.)

Acts 12:12

When he realized his situation, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where a number of people were gathered, praying.

Mary » Showed her gratitude » By her presence at the sepulchre

Matthew 27:61

And Mary of Magdala and the other Mary remained there, sitting before the tomb.

Mary » The mother of jesus

Luke 1:26-38

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a maiden there who was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The maiden's name was Mary. And the angel went into the town and said to her, "Good morning, favored woman! The Lord be with you!" read more.
But she was startled at what he said, and wondered what this greeting meant. And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have gained God's approval. You are to become a mother and you will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his forefather David, and he will reign over Jacob's house forever; his reign will have no end." Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, when I have no husband?" The angel answered, "The holy Spirit will come over you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. For that reason your child will be called holy, and the Son of God. And your relative, Elizabeth, although she is old, is going to give birth to a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was said to be barren. For nothing is ever impossible for God." And Mary said, "I am the Lord's slave. Let it be as you say." Then the angel left her.

Matthew 1:16

and Jacob of Joseph, the husband of Mary, who was the mother of Jesus called Christ.

Luke 2:5-19

to register with Mary, who was engaged to him and who was soon to become a mother. While they were there, the time came for her child to be born, and she gave birth to her first-born son; and she wrapped him up, and laid him in a manger, for there was no room for them at the inn. read more.
There were some shepherds in that neighborhood keeping watch through the night over their flock in the open fields. And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terribly frightened. The angel said to them, "Do not be frightened, for I bring you good news of a great joy that is to be felt by all the people, for today, in the town of David, a Savior for you has been born who is your Messiah and Lord. And this will prove it to you: You will find a baby wrapped up and lying in a manger." Suddenly there appeared with the angel a throng of the heavenly army, praising God, saying, "Glory to God in heaven and on earth! Peace to the men he favors!" When the angels left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Come! Let us go over to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has happened, that the Lord has told us of!" And they hurried there, and found Mary and Joseph, with the baby lying in the manger. When they saw this, they told what had been said to them about this child. And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them, but Mary treasured up all they had said, and pondered over it.

Mary » Sister of mary the mother of jesus, and wife of cleophas » At the gravesite of jesus

Mark 15:47

And Mary of Magdala and Mary, Joses' mother, were looking on and saw where he was put.

Matthew 27:61

And Mary of Magdala and the other Mary remained there, sitting before the tomb.

Mary » Mother of mark and sister of barnabas

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you, and so does Barnabas' cousin Mark. (About him you have had instructions; if he comes to see you, make him welcome.)

Acts 12:12

When he realized his situation, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where a number of people were gathered, praying.

Mary » The mother of jesus » Prophecies concerning

Mary » Magdalene » Possessed of devils, delivered by jesus

Luke 8:2-3

and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and sickness??ary, who was called Mary of Magdala, out of whom seven demons had been driven, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them with their means.

Mary » Sister of mary the mother of jesus, and wife of cleophas » Assists in preparing the corpse of jesus for burial

Mark 16:1

When the Sabbath was over, Mary of Magdala, Mary, James's mother, and Salome bought spices, in order to go and anoint him.

Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation

John 20:11-18

But Mary stood just outside the tomb, weeping. And as she wept she looked down into the tomb, and saw two angels in white sitting where Jesus' body had been, one at his head and one at his feet. And they said to her, "Why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken my Master away, and I do not know where they have put him." read more.
As she said this she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was he. Jesus said to her, "Why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?" She, supposing that he was the gardener, said to him, "If it was you, sir, that carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him away." "Mary!" said Jesus. She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" which means Master. Jesus said to her, "You must not cling to me, for I have not yet gone up to my Father, but go to my brothers and say to them that I am going up to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary of Magdala went and declared to the disciples, "I have seen the Master!" and she told them that he had said this to her.

Mary » Showed her gratitude » By ministering to Christ

Mark 15:40-41

There were some women also watching from a distance, among them Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of the younger James and of Joses, and Salome, who used to accompany him and wait on him when he was in Galilee??esides many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with him.

Mary » The mother of jesus » Present at the cross

John 19:25-27

Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. So Jesus, seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, said to his mother, "There is your son!" Then he said to his disciple, "There is your mother!" And from that time his disciple took her into his home.

Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety

Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said, "My heart extols the Lord, My spirit exults in God my Savior. For he has noticed his slave in her humble station, For from this time all the ages will think me favored! read more.
"For the Almighty has done wonders for me, How holy his name is! He shows his mercy age after age To those who fear him. "He has done mighty deeds with his arm, He has routed the proud-minded, He has dethroned monarchs and exalted the poor, He has satisfied the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty-handed. "He has helped his servant Israel, Remembering his mercy, As he promised our forefathers To have mercy on Abraham and his descendants forever!"

Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » A roman disciple

Romans 16:6

Remember me to Mary, who has worked so hard for you.

Mary » Sister of lazarus » Sits at jesus' feet for instruction

Luke 10:38-42

As they continued their journey, he came to a certain village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him to her house. She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Master's feet, and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was worried with all she had to do for them, and she came up and said, "Master, does it make no difference to you that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to help me." read more.
The Master answered, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and anxious about many things, but our wants are few, indeed there is only one thing we need. For Mary has chosen the right thing, and it must not be taken away from her."

Mary » The women immortalized by Christ characteristics of » Quiet resignation

John 11:20

When Martha heard that Jesus was coming she went out to meet him, but Mary remained at home.

Mary » The women immortalized by Christ characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity

Luke 10:39

She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Master's feet, and listened to what he was saying.

Mary » The women immortalized by Christ characteristics of » Spiritual insight

Luke 10:42

indeed there is only one thing we need. For Mary has chosen the right thing, and it must not be taken away from her."

Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » For comfort

John 11:32

When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, and said, "Master, if you had been here, my brother would not have died!"

Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » For instruction

Luke 10:39

She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Master's feet, and listened to what he was saying.

Mary » Showed her gratitude » By her presence at the cross

John 19:25

Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.

Mary » The mother of jesus » Chlidhood » Jesus

Luke 2:48-51

When his parents saw him they were amazed, and his mother said to him. "My child, why did you treat us like this? Here your father and I have been looking for you, and have been very anxious." He said to them, "How did you come to look for me? Did you not know that I must be at my Father's house?" But they did not understand what he told them. read more.
And he went back with them to Nazareth and obeyed them. And his mother treasured all these things up in her mind.

Mary » The mother of jesus » Is present with jesus at a marriage feast in cana of galilee

John 2:1-10

Two days later there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and Jesus' mother was present. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. The wine gave out, and Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine!" read more.
Jesus said to her, "Do not try to direct me. It is not yet time for me to act." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Now there were six stone water jars there, for the ceremonial purification practiced by the Jews, each large enough to hold twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, "Fill these jars with water." So they filled them full. And he said to them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast." And they did so. When the master of the feast tasted the water which had now turned into wine, without knowing where it had come from??hough the servants who had drawn the water knew??10 he called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone else serves his good wine first, and his poorer wine after people have drunk deeply, but you have kept back your good wine till now!"

Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth

Luke 1:39-56

In those days Mary set out and hurried to the hill-country, to a town in Judah, and she went to Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the babe stirred within her. And Elizabeth was filled with the holy Spirit read more.
and she gave a great cry, and said, "You are the most favored of women, And blessed is your child! Who am I, To have the mother of my Lord come to me? "For the moment your greeting reached my ears, The child stirred with joy within me! Blessed is she who has believed, For what the Lord has promised her will be fulfilled!" And Mary said, "My heart extols the Lord, My spirit exults in God my Savior. For he has noticed his slave in her humble station, For from this time all the ages will think me favored! "For the Almighty has done wonders for me, How holy his name is! He shows his mercy age after age To those who fear him. "He has done mighty deeds with his arm, He has routed the proud-minded, He has dethroned monarchs and exalted the poor, He has satisfied the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty-handed. "He has helped his servant Israel, Remembering his mercy, As he promised our forefathers To have mercy on Abraham and his descendants forever!" So Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned home.

Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence

John 2:3-5

The wine gave out, and Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine!" Jesus said to her, "Do not try to direct me. It is not yet time for me to act." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."

Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love

John 19:25

Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.

Mary » Sister of lazarus » Beloved of jesus

John 11:1

Now a man named Lazarus was sick; he lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.

Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » For service

John 12:3

And Mary took a pound of choice perfume, very costly, and poured it on Jesus' feet, and then wiped his feet with her hair, and the whole house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Mary » Showed her gratitude » Was the first person to whom Christ appeared after his resurrection

Mary » The mother of jesus » Is committed to the care of john

John 19:27

Then he said to his disciple, "There is your mother!" And from that time his disciple took her into his home.

Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness

Mary » Characteristics of » Submission

Mary » Sister of mary the mother of jesus, and wife of cleophas

John 19:25

Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.

Mary » Sister of mary the mother of jesus, and wife of cleophas » A witness of the resurrection

Luke 24:10

They were Mary of Magdala and Joanna and Mary, James's mother; and the other women also told this to the apostles.

Mary » Life summarized » Recipient of a great salvation

Luke 8:2

and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and sickness??ary, who was called Mary of Magdala, out of whom seven demons had been driven,

Mary » The mother of jesus » Lives with the disciples in jerusalem

Mary » A Christian » Christian women

Romans 16:6

Remember me to Mary, who has worked so hard for you.

Mothers » Devout » Mary

Obedience » Instances of » Mary

Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Mary

Matthew 12:46

While he was still speaking, his mother and his brothers came up and stood outside the crowd, wanting to speak to him.

John 19:25

Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.

John 2:5

His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."

Luke 2:48

When his parents saw him they were amazed, and his mother said to him. "My child, why did you treat us like this? Here your father and I have been looking for you, and have been very anxious."

Religion » Devout mothers » Mary

Rising » Instances of » Mary

Luke 24:1

but on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking spices they had prepared.

Mark 16:2

Then very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb, when the sun had just risen.

The favor of God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus

Luke 1:28

And the angel went into the town and said to her, "Good morning, favored woman! The Lord be with you!"

Luke 1:30

And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have gained God's approval.

Wise » Choice, examples of » Mary

Luke 10:42

indeed there is only one thing we need. For Mary has chosen the right thing, and it must not be taken away from her."

Women » As poets » Mary

Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said, "My heart extols the Lord, My spirit exults in God my Savior. For he has noticed his slave in her humble station, For from this time all the ages will think me favored! read more.
"For the Almighty has done wonders for me, How holy his name is! He shows his mercy age after age To those who fear him. "He has done mighty deeds with his arm, He has routed the proud-minded, He has dethroned monarchs and exalted the poor, He has satisfied the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty-handed. "He has helped his servant Israel, Remembering his mercy, As he promised our forefathers To have mercy on Abraham and his descendants forever!"

Women » Good » Mary

Luke 1:26-38

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a maiden there who was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The maiden's name was Mary. And the angel went into the town and said to her, "Good morning, favored woman! The Lord be with you!" read more.
But she was startled at what he said, and wondered what this greeting meant. And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have gained God's approval. You are to become a mother and you will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his forefather David, and he will reign over Jacob's house forever; his reign will have no end." Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, when I have no husband?" The angel answered, "The holy Spirit will come over you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. For that reason your child will be called holy, and the Son of God. And your relative, Elizabeth, although she is old, is going to give birth to a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was said to be barren. For nothing is ever impossible for God." And Mary said, "I am the Lord's slave. Let it be as you say." Then the angel left her.

Romans 16:6

Remember me to Mary, who has worked so hard for you.

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