Maria

Gabriel Foretells Jesus’ Birth

26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel appeared to her and said, "Greetings,* you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.*"

30 So the angel told her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!"

The Birth of Jesus

18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.

Mary’s Song

46 Then Mary said:

"My soul magnifies the Lord,

47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

48 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant.

From now on all generations will call me blessed.

49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me.

Holy is His name.

50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him,

from generation to generation.

51 He has performed mighty deeds with His arm;

He has scattered those who are proud

in the thoughts of their hearts.

52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones,

but has exalted the humble.

53 He has filled the hungry with good things,

but has sent the rich away empty.

54 He has helped His servant Israel,

remembering to be merciful,

55 as He promised to our fathers,

to Abraham and his descendants forever."

4 So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

6 While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary:

"Behold, this Child is appointed to cause

the rise and fall of many in Israel,

and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed —

and a sword will pierce your soul as well."

48 When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. "Child, why have You done this to us?" His mother asked. "Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You."

49 "Why were you looking for Me?" He asked. "Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house*Or I had to be about My Father’s business?" 50 But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.

51 Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

3 When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, "They have no more wine."

4 "Woman, what is that to you and to Me?" Jesus replied. "My hour has not yet come."

5 His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you."

25 Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, "Woman, here is your son." 27 Then He said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers

31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him, 32 and a crowd was sitting around Him. "Look," He was told, "Your mother and brothers* are outside, asking for You."

33 But Jesus replied, "Who are My mother and My brothers?" 34 Looking at those seated in a circle around Him, He said, "Here are My mother and My brothers! 35 For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother."

55 "Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph,* Simon, and Judas? 56 Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?"

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