Luke 1:38

Modern

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Traditional

And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

Literal

And Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s maidservant. May it happen to me according to your word.” And the angel went away from her.

Latin

Dixit autem Maria: Ecce ancilla Domini: fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Et discessit ab illa angelus.

Greek

English

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 4:20–21
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
Psalm 119:38
Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You.
Psalm 116:16
Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.
2 Samuel 7:25–29
And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,

Mary: Mother of Jesus; wife of Joseph