3 Bible Verses about Mary

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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Mary

Luke 10:42

but of one thing there is need; and Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Conception » Miraculous » Mary

Matthew 1:20

But while he was thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit,

Luke 1:31-35

And behold you shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God shall give him the throne of David his father, and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. read more.
And Mary said to the angel, How shall this be, since I know not a man? And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon you, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow you; and on that account the holy child shall be called the Son of God.

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Gabriel » Appeared to » Mary

Luke 1:26-29

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee, by the name of Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the name of the virgin was Mary. And coming in to her, he said, Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you! read more.
And she was troubled at his word, and doubted what this salutation meant.

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Luke 10:39

And she had a sister called Mary, and she sat at the feet of the Lord and heard his word.

Matthew 26:6-13

And Jesus being at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came to him having a vase of very costly ointment, and poured it on his head, as he reclined. And his disciples seeing it were displeased, and said, Why is this waste? read more.
This could have been sold for much and given to the poor. But Jesus knowing it, said to them, Why do you trouble the woman? for she has done a good work for me; for the poor you always have with you, but me you have not always. For in putting this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial. I tell you truly, that wherever this good news is preached in all the word, what this woman has done shall be told for a memorial of her.

John 12:3-8

Then Mary taking a pound of genuine nard, very costly, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hairs. And the house was filled with the odor of the ointment. But the Iscariot, one of his disciples, who was about to betray him, said, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred denarii [$42], and given to the poor? read more.
But he said this, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the treasure-chest, and carried off the things put in it. Then Jesus said, Let her alone, that she may keep this for the day of preparation for my burial; the poor you always have with you, but me you have not always.

Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene

Mark 15:47

And Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joset saw where he was laid.

Luke 8:2

and certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, from whom went out seven demons,

Matthew 27:56

among whom were Mary the Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

More verses: John 20:18

Mary » Showed her gratitude » Of bethany

John 12:3

Then Mary taking a pound of genuine nard, very costly, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hairs. And the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

Luke 10:39

And she had a sister called Mary, and she sat at the feet of the Lord and heard his word.

John 11:32

Then Mary, when she came where Jesus was, and saw him, fell down at his feet, saying to him, Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died.

John 11:1

A CERTAIN man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, of the village of Mary and Martha her sister.

John 11:20

Then when Martha heard that Jesus had come, she went out to meet him; but Mary sat in the house.

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

Luke 24:10

And they were the Magdalene Mary, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and the others with them, who told these things to the apostles.

Mark 15:40

And the women also saw from afar, among whom were Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of James the less, and of Joset, and Salome,

Mark 15:47-1

And Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joset saw where he was laid. And when the sabbath was passed, Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him.

Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus

John 12:3

Then Mary taking a pound of genuine nard, very costly, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hairs. And the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

John 11:2

It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hairs, whose brother Lazarus was sick.

Mark 14:3-9

And when he was at Bethany, and was reclining at the house of Simon the leper, a woman came, having a vase of ointment of genuine nard, extremely costly, and breaking the vase she poured it out on his head. And some were displeased, [and said] to themselves, Why was this waste of the ointment? For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii [$42] and given to the poor; and they blamed her. read more.
But Jesus said, Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good work on me. The poor you have always with you, and you can do them good when you will; but me you have not always. She has done what she could. She anticipated anointing my body for the burial. I tell you truly, that wherever this good news shall be preached in all the world, this also which she has done shall be told for a memorial of her.

Matthew 26:7-13

a woman came to him having a vase of very costly ointment, and poured it on his head, as he reclined. And his disciples seeing it were displeased, and said, Why is this waste? This could have been sold for much and given to the poor. read more.
But Jesus knowing it, said to them, Why do you trouble the woman? for she has done a good work for me; for the poor you always have with you, but me you have not always. For in putting this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial. I tell you truly, that wherever this good news is preached in all the word, what this woman has done shall be told for a memorial of her.

Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion

John 20:1

AND on the first day of the week, Mary the Magdalene came in the morning, while it was yet dark, to the tomb and saw the stone taken away from the tomb.

Matthew 27:56

among whom were Mary the Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

Mark 15:40

And the women also saw from afar, among whom were Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of James the less, and of Joset, and Salome,

John 20:11-13

But Mary stood at the tomb outside, weeping. Then as she wept she stooped down to the tomb, and saw two angels in white sitting one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. And they said to her, Woman, why do you weep? She said to them, Because they have taken my Lord and I know not where they have laid him.

Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection

Matthew 28:8-10

And going out immediately from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus also met them, saying, Hail! And they approached him, and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. Then Jesus said to them, Fear not; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they shall see me.

John 20:14-18

Having said these words she turned around and beheld Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, Woman, why do you weep? whom do you seek? She, supposing that he was the gardener, said to him, Sir, if you have borne him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him. Jesus said to her, Mary. She, turning around, said to him in Hebrew, Rabboni, which is interpreted, Teacher. read more.
Jesus said to her, Do not touch me; for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and tell them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God. Mary the Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he said these things to her.

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

John 19:25

And there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and the sister of his mother, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary the Magdalene.

Matthew 27:56

among whom were Mary the Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

Mark 15:40

And the women also saw from afar, among whom were Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of James the less, and of Joset, and Salome,

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

Mark 3:31

Then came his brothers and his mother, and standing without, sent to him to call him.

Luke 8:19

And his mother and brothers came to him, and were not able to approach him on account of the multitude.

Matthew 12:46-47

And while he was speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak to him. And some one said to him, Behold your mother and your brothers stand without, desiring to speak to you.

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

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner salutes you, and Mark the nephew of Barnabas,??oncerning whom you received commandments, if he comes to you receive him,??11 and Jesus called Justus, who are of the circumcision; these are the only co-laborers for the kingdom of God who have been a comfort to me.

Acts 12:12

And considering within himself he came to the house of Mary the mother of John called Mark, where a great number were assembled together and praying.

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

Matthew 27:61

and Mary the Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite to the tomb.

Mary » The mother of jesus

Luke 1:26-38

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee, by the name of Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the name of the virgin was Mary. And coming in to her, he said, Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you! read more.
And she was troubled at his word, and doubted what this salutation meant. And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold you shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God shall give him the throne of David his father, and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said to the angel, How shall this be, since I know not a man? And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon you, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow you; and on that account the holy child shall be called the Son of God. And behold Elizabeth, your relative, even she is pregnant with a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her called barren; for nothing is impossible with God. And Mary said, Behold, I am the servant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.

Matthew 1:16

and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, called Christ.

Luke 2:5-19

to be enrolled with Mary his espoused [wife,] who was with child. And while they were there the days for her delivery were completed; and she bore her first-born son, and wrapped him in bandages, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the khan. read more.
And there were shepherds in that country staying in the fields and watching their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. And the angel said to them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good news of a great joy, which shall be for all people. For to you was born to-day in the city of David, a Saviour who is the anointed Lord. And this shall be a sign to you. You shall find the babe wrapped in bandages, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest [heavens], on earth peace, and among men good will! And when the angels had departed from them to heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us go now to Bethlehem, and see this thing which has occurred, which the Lord has made known to us. And they came in haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger. And when they saw it they related the word spoken to them concerning this child; and all who heard wondered at the things told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these words, revolving them in her mind.

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

Mark 15:47

And Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joset saw where he was laid.

Matthew 27:61

and Mary the Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite to the tomb.

Mary » Mother of mark and sister of barnabas

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner salutes you, and Mark the nephew of Barnabas,??oncerning whom you received commandments, if he comes to you receive him,??11 and Jesus called Justus, who are of the circumcision; these are the only co-laborers for the kingdom of God who have been a comfort to me.

Acts 12:12

And considering within himself he came to the house of Mary the mother of John called Mark, where a great number were assembled together and praying.

Mary » The mother of jesus » Prophecies concerning

Luke 2:35

and a sword shall pierce your own soul also, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

Mary » Magdalene » Possessed of devils, delivered by jesus

Luke 8:2-3

and certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, from whom went out seven demons, and Joanna the wife of Chusa, Herod's steward, and Susannah, and many others, who served them with their property.

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

Mark 16:1

And when the sabbath was passed, Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him.

Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation

John 20:11-18

But Mary stood at the tomb outside, weeping. Then as she wept she stooped down to the tomb, and saw two angels in white sitting one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. And they said to her, Woman, why do you weep? She said to them, Because they have taken my Lord and I know not where they have laid him. read more.
Having said these words she turned around and beheld Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, Woman, why do you weep? whom do you seek? She, supposing that he was the gardener, said to him, Sir, if you have borne him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him. Jesus said to her, Mary. She, turning around, said to him in Hebrew, Rabboni, which is interpreted, Teacher. Jesus said to her, Do not touch me; for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and tell them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God. Mary the Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he said these things to her.

Mary » Showed her gratitude » By ministering to Christ

Mark 15:40-41

And the women also saw from afar, among whom were Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of James the less, and of Joset, and Salome, who also followed him when he was in Galilee, and waited on him, and many others who had come up with him to Jerusalem.

Mary » The mother of jesus » Present at the cross

John 19:25-27

And there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and the sister of his mother, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary the Magdalene. Then Jesus seeing his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, said to his mother, Woman, behold your son. Then he said to the disciple, Behold your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own [house].

Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety

Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit exults in God my Saviour; for he has looked on the low condition of his servant; for, behold, from this time all generations shall call me blessed, read more.
because the mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name; and his mercy is to generations and generations of them that fear him. He has made strong his arm; he has scattered the proud with the thought of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from thrones, and exalted the humble; he has filled the hungry with goods, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, and remembered his mercy, as he said to our fathers, to Abraham and his posterity forever.

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

Romans 16:6

Salute Mary, who labored much for us.

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

Luke 10:38-42

And as they were pursuing their journey he entered into a certain village. And a woman by the name of Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, and she sat at the feet of the Lord and heard his word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and came and said, Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her, therefore, to help me. read more.
And the Lord answered and said to her, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and disturbed about many things, but of one thing there is need; and Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

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

John 11:20

Then when Martha heard that Jesus had come, she went out to meet him; but Mary sat in the house.

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

Luke 10:39

And she had a sister called Mary, and she sat at the feet of the Lord and heard his word.

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

Luke 10:42

but of one thing there is need; and Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

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

John 11:32

Then Mary, when she came where Jesus was, and saw him, fell down at his feet, saying to him, Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died.

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

Luke 10:39

And she had a sister called Mary, and she sat at the feet of the Lord and heard his word.

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

John 19:25

And there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and the sister of his mother, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary the Magdalene.

Mary » The mother of jesus » Chlidhood » Jesus

Luke 2:48-51

And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, Son, why have you dealt thus with us? Behold, your father and I have sought you with sorrow. And he said to them, Why did you seek me? did you not know that I must be in [the courts] of my father? And they understood not the word which he spoke to them. read more.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.

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

John 2:1-10

AND on the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; and Jesus also was invited, and his disciples, to the wedding. And the wine falling short the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. read more.
Jesus said to her, What have you to do with me, woman? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. And there were six stone water jars there, placed for the purification of the Jews, containing two or three metretes [16.75 or 25.125 gallons] each. Jesus said to them, Fill the water jars with water; and they filled them to the top. And he said to them, Now draw out and bear to the master of the feast; and they bore it. And when the master of the feast tasted of the water made wine, and knew not whence it was,??ut the servants knew who had drawn the water,??he master of the feast called the bridegroom and said to him, Every man first presents the good wine, and when they have drunk freely, the poorer; but you have kept the good wine till now.

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

Luke 1:39-56

AND Mary arose in those days and went in haste to the mountainous country, to the city of Juda. And she went unto the house of Zachariah and saluted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, read more.
and cried with a loud voice, and said, Blessed are you among women! and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord has come to me? For, behold, when the voice of your salutation came to my ears, the babe leaped in my womb with exultation. And blessed is she that believed; for there shall be an accomplishment of the words spoken to her by the Lord. And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit exults in God my Saviour; for he has looked on the low condition of his servant; for, behold, from this time all generations shall call me blessed, because the mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name; and his mercy is to generations and generations of them that fear him. He has made strong his arm; he has scattered the proud with the thought of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from thrones, and exalted the humble; he has filled the hungry with goods, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, and remembered his mercy, as he said to our fathers, to Abraham and his posterity forever. And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house.

Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence

John 2:3-5

And the wine falling short the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. Jesus said to her, What have you to do with me, woman? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you.

Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love

John 19:25

And there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and the sister of his mother, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary the Magdalene.

Mary » Sister of lazarus » Beloved of jesus

John 11:1

A CERTAIN man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, of the village of Mary and Martha her sister.

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

John 12:3

Then Mary taking a pound of genuine nard, very costly, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hairs. And the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

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 the disciple, Behold your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own [house].

Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness

Mary » Characteristics of » Submission

Luke 1:38

And Mary said, Behold, I am the servant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.

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

John 19:25

And there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and the sister of his mother, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary the Magdalene.

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

Luke 24:10

And they were the Magdalene Mary, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and the others with them, who told these things to the apostles.

Mary » Life summarized » Recipient of a great salvation

Luke 8:2

and certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, from whom went out seven demons,

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

Mary » A Christian » Christian women

Romans 16:6

Salute Mary, who labored much for us.

Mothers » Devout » Mary

Obedience » Instances of » Mary

Luke 1:38

And Mary said, Behold, I am the servant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.

Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Mary

Matthew 12:46

And while he was speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak to him.

John 19:25

And there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and the sister of his mother, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary the Magdalene.

John 2:5

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

Luke 2:48

And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, Son, why have you dealt thus with us? Behold, your father and I have sought you with sorrow.

Religion » Devout mothers » Mary

Rising » Instances of » Mary

Luke 24:1

And on the first day of the week, early in the morning, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.

Mark 16:2

And very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb at the rising of the sun.

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

Luke 1:28

And coming in to her, he said, Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you!

Luke 1:30

And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Wise » Choice, examples of » Mary

Luke 10:42

but of one thing there is need; and Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Women » As poets » Mary

Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit exults in God my Saviour; for he has looked on the low condition of his servant; for, behold, from this time all generations shall call me blessed, read more.
because the mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name; and his mercy is to generations and generations of them that fear him. He has made strong his arm; he has scattered the proud with the thought of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from thrones, and exalted the humble; he has filled the hungry with goods, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, and remembered his mercy, as he said to our fathers, to Abraham and his posterity forever.

Women » Good » Mary

Luke 1:26-38

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee, by the name of Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the name of the virgin was Mary. And coming in to her, he said, Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you! read more.
And she was troubled at his word, and doubted what this salutation meant. And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold you shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God shall give him the throne of David his father, and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said to the angel, How shall this be, since I know not a man? And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon you, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow you; and on that account the holy child shall be called the Son of God. And behold Elizabeth, your relative, even she is pregnant with a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her called barren; for nothing is impossible with God. And Mary said, Behold, I am the servant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.

Romans 16:6

Salute Mary, who labored much for us.

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