Visitation

The Visitation

39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; 49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with his arm, he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, 52 he has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55 as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.” 56 And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home. 

Luke 1: 39-56

La Visitación

39 Por entonces María tomó su decisión y se fue, sin más demora, a una ciudad ubicada en los cerros de Judá. 40 Entró en la casa de Zacarías y saludó a Isabel. 41 Al oír Isabel su saludo, el niño dio salto en su vientre. Isabel se llenó del Espíritu Santo. 42 y exclamó en alta voz: “¡Bendita tú eres entre las mujeres y bendito el fruto de tu vientre! 46 María dijo entonces: “Proclama mi alma la grandeza del Señor; y mi espíritu se alegra en Dios mi Salvador, 48 porque se fijó en su humilde esclava, y desde ahora todas las generaciones me llamarán feliz. 49 El Poderoso ha hecho grandes cosas por mí: ¡Santo es su Nombre! 50 Muestra su misericordia siglo tras siglo a todos aquellos que viven en su presencia. 51 Dio un golpe con todo su poder: deshizo a los soberbios y sus planes. 52 Derribó a los poderosos de sus tronos y exaltó a los humildes. 53 Colmó de bienes a los hambrientos y despidió a los ricos con las manos vacías. 54 Socorrió a Israel, su siervo, se acordó de su misericordia, 55 como lo había prometido a nuestros padres, a Abraham y sus descendientes para siempre.” 56 María se quedó unos tres meses con Isabel, y después volvió a su casa. 

Lucas 1: 39-56