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An insightful, verse-by-verse commentary of the entire Bible, and useful with any translation. This easy-to-read commentary excels in turning complicated theology into practical understanding. Written with warmth, reverence, and devout scholarship, this is the perfect choice for personal devotions and Bible study and for preparing to teach others. It does not avoid difficult to understand...

1:46–49 The Magnificat resembles Hannah’s song (1 Sam. 2:1–10). First, Mary praised the Lord for what He had done for her (vv. 46b–49). Notice that she said (v. 48) “all generations will call me blessed.” She would not be one who conferred blessings but one who would be blessed. She speaks of God as her Savior, disproving the idea that Mary was sinless. 1:50–53 Secondly, she praised the Lord for His mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. He puts down the proud