Luke 1:43
“And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”

What does Luke 1:43 mean?
The verse Luke 1:43 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" This verse is spoken by Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, upon Mary's arrival while she is pregnant with Jesus. The context of this verse is…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Humble Heart of a Servant: Lessons from Elizabeth's Response
In the Gospel of Luke, we encounter one of the most poignant moments of divine interaction and anticipation through the hearts of two women: Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Luke 1:43 presents us with a profound question, "And whence is…
Read devotionalPrayerA Humble Prayer of Acknowledgment and Reverence
Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and awe, reflecting on the sacred words found in Luke 1:43, where Elizabeth reverently proclaimed, "And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" Lord, I…
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