Luke 1:56
New International Version
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

New Living Translation
Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back to her own home.

English Standard Version
And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.

Berean Standard Bible
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

Berean Literal Bible
And Mary dwelt with her about three months, and returned to her home.

King James Bible
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

New King James Version
And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house.

New American Standard Bible
Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.

NASB 1995
And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.

NASB 1977
And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.

Amplified Bible
And Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months, and then returned to her home.

Christian Standard Bible
And Mary stayed with her about three months; then she returned to her home.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And Mary stayed with her about three months; then she returned to her home.

American Standard Version
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house.

Contemporary English Version
Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months. Then she went back home.

English Revised Version
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back home.

Good News Translation
Mary stayed about three months with Elizabeth and then went back home.

International Standard Version
Now Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back home.

Majority Standard Bible
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

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

New Heart English Bible
Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

Weymouth New Testament
So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned home.

World English Bible
Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Mary remained with her about three months, and turned back to her house.

Berean Literal Bible
And Mary dwelt with her about three months, and returned to her home.

Young's Literal Translation
And Mary remained with her about three months, and turned back to her house.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Mary abode with her about three months; and she returned to her own house.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Mary stayed with her for about three months. And she returned to her own house.

New American Bible
Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.

New Revised Standard Version
And Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned to her own home.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Maryam stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and she returned to her house.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

Godbey New Testament
And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

Haweis New Testament
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her home.

Mace New Testament
Now Mary stay'd about three months with Elizabeth, and then return'd to her own house.

Weymouth New Testament
So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned home.

Worrell New Testament
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her house.

Worsley New Testament
And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her own house.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Mary's Song
55as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.” 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. 57When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.…

Cross References
Acts 1:14
With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

Acts 2:42
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 2:46
With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

Acts 16:15
And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.

Acts 16:40
After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.

Acts 21:8-9
Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. / He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

1 Corinthians 16:15-16
You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, / to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.

1 Timothy 5:10
and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Genesis 18:1-8
Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ...

Genesis 24:55
But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.”

Genesis 29:14
Then Laban declared, “You are indeed my own flesh and blood.” After Jacob had stayed with him a month,

Exodus 2:21
Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.


Treasury of Scripture

And Mary stayed with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

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Luke 1
1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.
5. The conception of John the Baptist;
26. and of Jesus.
39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.
57. The nativity and circumcision of John.
67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,
76. and of John.














And Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home
And Mary stayed
The Greek word for "stayed" is "ἔμεινεν" (emeinen), which implies a sense of abiding or remaining. This word suggests more than just a physical presence; it indicates a period of fellowship and communion. In the context of Mary and Elizabeth, this staying together would have been a time of mutual encouragement and spiritual support. Mary, having just received the angelic announcement of her own miraculous pregnancy, finds solace and confirmation in Elizabeth's similar experience. This highlights the importance of community and shared faith journeys in the Christian life.

with Elizabeth
Elizabeth, whose name in Hebrew means "God is my oath," is a significant figure in the Gospel narrative. She represents the fulfillment of God's promises, as her own pregnancy with John the Baptist is a miraculous event in her old age. Her role as a confidante and mentor to Mary during this time underscores the importance of intergenerational relationships within the faith community. Elizabeth's recognition of Mary's blessedness (Luke 1:42-45) further affirms the divine nature of Mary's mission and the child she carries.

for about three months
The phrase "for about three months" indicates a significant period of time, suggesting that Mary was present for the final trimester of Elizabeth's pregnancy. This duration is not arbitrary; it reflects a time of preparation and anticipation for both women. In the Jewish tradition, the number three often symbolizes completeness and divine perfection. Mary's three-month stay could symbolize a period of spiritual preparation and growth, as she readies herself for her own role in God's redemptive plan.

and then returned home
The act of returning home signifies a transition from one phase of life to another. For Mary, this return marks the beginning of her own journey as the mother of Jesus. The Greek word for "home" is "οἶκος" (oikos), which can also mean household or family. This return to her household signifies a return to her responsibilities and the reality of her situation. Yet, she returns with a renewed sense of purpose and divine calling, having been strengthened by her time with Elizabeth. This transition serves as a reminder that while spiritual retreats and times of fellowship are vital, they ultimately prepare us to return to our daily lives with renewed faith and commitment.

(56) And Mary abode with her about three months.--This brings the time so close to the birth of the Baptist that we might well deem it likely that the Virgin waited for it. On the other hand, the next verse seems almost to imply her previous departure. In any case, we may think of the three months as a time of much communion of heart and hope on the great things which God had done and was about to do for Israel.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Mary
Μαριὰμ (Mariam)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3137: Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.

stayed
Ἔμεινεν (Emeinen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.

with
σὺν (syn)
Preposition
Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.

[Elizabeth]
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

for about
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

three
τρεῖς (treis)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.

months
μῆνας (mēnas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3376: A (lunar) month. A primary word; a month.

and then
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

returned
ὑπέστρεψεν (hypestrepsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5290: To turn back, return. From hupo and strepho; to turn under, i.e. To return.

home.
οἶκον (oikon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.


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