Mary said, “Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” The angel departed from her.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
- BSB “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.
- NKJV Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
- NASB And Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s bond-servant; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
- NLT Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her.
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Cross-references · 4
- Rom 4:20–21Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God,
- Ps 119:38Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.
- Ps 116:16Yahweh, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your servant. You have freed me from my chains.
- 2 Sam 7:25–29Now, Yahweh God, the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, confirm it forever, and do as you have spoken.
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