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And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
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Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
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But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
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For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
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Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord."
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And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord,
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And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
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For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
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For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name.
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And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.
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He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.