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What does Luke 1:40 mean?

"and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth."

— Luke 1:40 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

37

For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”

38

Mary said, “Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” The angel departed from her.

39

Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,

40

and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.

41

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

42

She called out with a loud voice, and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

43

Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

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