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Luke 1:56

Luke 1:56
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Mary abode with her about three months,.... That is, she continued with Elisabeth, as the Syriac and Persic versions express, about the space of three months; in which time, she had full…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And Mary abode with her about three months - According to some, the departure of Mary from Hebron must have been but a few days before the birth of John; as nine months had now elapsed since…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 1:39-56

We have here an interview between the two happy mothers, Elisabeth and Mary: the angel, by intimating to Mary the favour bestowed on her cousin Elisabeth (Luk 1:36), gave occasion for it; and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

about three months As this would complete the nine months of Elizabeth's -full time," it might seem probable that the Virgin Mary at least remained until the birth of the Baptist.

returned The word…