Luke 1:43
And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Cross-references
In Luke 20:42-44, Jesus quotes David calling the Messiah 'Lord' — Elizabeth's use of 'my Lord' here shows she recognizes Jesus as that same Lord.
In Luke 2:11, the angel declares Jesus 'Christ the Lord', the same title Elizabeth uses for him at his conception.
In Luke 7:7, the centurion expresses unworthiness at Jesus' coming — Elizabeth similarly feels unworthy that the mother of the Lord visits her.
In Ruth 2:10, Ruth asks why she has found favor from Boaz — Elizabeth's question mirrors that humility at receiving unmerited favor.
Psalm 110:1 is the verse where David calls the Messiah 'my Lord' — Elizabeth's use of that title here identifies Jesus as that promised Lord.
In Matthew 3:14, John the Baptist expresses unworthiness that Jesus comes to him — Elizabeth's question here is a similar posture of humility at the Lord's arrival.
In John 13:13, Jesus affirms being called Lord, confirming Elizabeth's earlier confession of him as 'my Lord'.
In John 20:28, Thomas calls Jesus 'my Lord and my God', elevating Elizabeth's title to explicit divine confession.
In 1 Samuel 25:41, Abigail offers to wash David's servants' feet — Elizabeth's humility before Mary's visit echoes that servant attitude.
In Philippians 2:3, Paul exhorts counting others more significant — Elizabeth embodies that by honoring Mary as mother of her Lord.