Luke 1:40

And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

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Interpretation

It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls, to communicate one to another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the great Redeemer.

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This thought runs through Luke 1:37-41.

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Glossary

Elisabeth Person: God her oath, the mother of John the Baptist ( Luke 1:5 ). She was a descendant of Aaron. She and her husband Zacharias (q. v. ) “were both righteous before God” ( Luke 1:5 , 13).