Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

But Jesus gently took her by the hand and said, “Child, get up.”

So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.

But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.

Indeed, as a result of him the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed – and a sword will pierce your own soul as well!”

So he stood over her, commanded the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to serve them.

She came up behind Jesus and touched the edge of his cloak, and at once the bleeding stopped.

Her spirit returned, and she got up immediately. Then he told them to give her something to eat.

Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them to tell no one what had happened.

But whenever you enter a town and the people do not welcome you, go into its streets and say,

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.”

“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.

“And look, your relative Elizabeth has also become pregnant with a son in her old age – although she was called barren, she is now in her sixth month!

So Mary said, “Yes, I am a servant of the Lord; let this happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having been married to her husband for seven years until his death.

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which were many, are forgiven, thus she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little loves little.”

Then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. Those who are inside the city must depart. Those who are out in the country must not enter it,

During the reign of Herod king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and he had a wife named Elizabeth, who was a descendant of Aaron.

Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is old as well.”