Luke 1:42

And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Cross-references

Luke 1:28 Parallel

Luke 1:28 records Gabriel's greeting 'favored one' — Elizabeth's blessing here echoes that annunciation.

Luke 1:48 Parallel

Luke 1:48 says all generations will call Mary blessed — Elizabeth's blessing here begins that fulfillment.

Luke 11:27 Parallel

In Luke 11:27, a woman uses a similar blessing for Jesus' mother — Elizabeth's blessing here anticipates that public acclaim.

Luke 19:38 Parallel

Luke 19:38 blesses Jesus as coming king — the same child Elizabeth blessed here, now entering Jerusalem.

Judges 5:24 Parallel

Judges 5:24 blesses Jael as 'most blessed of women' — the same phrase Elizabeth uses for Mary, linking two women who serve God's purposes.

Romans 9:5 Allusion

Romans 9:5 calls Christ 'God over all, blessed forever' — the same blessed fruit of Mary's womb is identified as divine.