Scripture About Mary: The Blessed Mother

The Annunciation

• "And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you! Blessed are you among women!” (Luke 1:28)
• "And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38)

The Visitation

• "And Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth." (Luke 1:39-40)
• "And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!” (Luke 1:41-42)

The Birth of Jesus

• "So Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child." (Luke 2:4-5)
• "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." (Luke 2:7)

The Presentation in the Temple

• "And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”" (Luke 2:22-24)

The Flight into Egypt

• "Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child to destroy him.” (Matthew 2:13)

The Return to Nazareth

• "But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead.” (Matthew 2:19-20)
• "Then Joseph arose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel." (Matthew 2:21)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary

Who was Mary?

Mary was the mother of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity.

Where did Mary live?

Mary lived in Nazareth, a small town in Galilee.

Who was Mary's husband?

Mary's husband was Joseph, a carpenter.

How did Mary become pregnant?

Mary became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.

What was Mary's response to the angel Gabriel's announcement?

Mary said, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38).

Where was Jesus born?

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a town in Judea.

Who were the first to visit Jesus after his birth?

The shepherds were the first to visit Jesus after his birth.

Who were the wise men?

The wise men were visitors from the East who came to worship Jesus.

What role did Mary play in Jesus' ministry?

Mary was a loving and devoted mother, and she supported Jesus throughout his ministry.

What happened to Mary after Jesus' resurrection?

Mary continued to be a leader in the early church after Jesus' resurrection.