Luke 1:45

And blessed [is] she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

And {G2532} blessed {G3107} is she that believed {G4100}: for {G3754} there shall be {G2071} a performance {G5050} of those things which were told {G2980} her {G846} from {G3844} the Lord {G2962}.

Indeed you are blessed, because you have trusted that the promise ADONAI has made to you will be fulfilled."

Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”

And blessed is she that believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord.

Luke 1:45 contains Elizabeth's Spirit-inspired declaration over Mary, highlighting the profound connection between faith and the fulfillment of God's promises. It serves as a powerful affirmation of Mary's belief and the certainty of God's word.

Context

This verse occurs during Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth in Judea, shortly after the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive Jesus by the Holy Spirit (see Luke 1:26-38). Upon hearing Mary's greeting, Elizabeth, who was also miraculously pregnant in her old age, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and the baby in her womb (John the Baptist) leaped. Elizabeth then spoke these words of blessing to Mary, acknowledging her faith.

Key Themes

  • Blessing on Belief: Elizabeth pronounces Mary "blessed" specifically because she believed the message from the Lord. This contrasts with Zechariah, Elizabeth's husband, who doubted the angel's message regarding his own son's birth and was temporarily silenced as a result (Luke 1:20). Faith is presented as the key element that unlocks the blessing.
  • Certainty of God's Promises: The phrase "there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord" emphatically states that God's word is reliable and will surely come to pass. What God declares, He will accomplish.
  • God's Faithfulness: The verse underscores God's unwavering faithfulness to keep His promises. His word is not empty; it carries the power to bring about its own fulfillment.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "believed" is pisteusasa, a participle derived from pisteuō, meaning to believe, trust, or have faith. It highlights Mary's active response of faith to Gabriel's message. The word "performance" is telēsis, which signifies completion, fulfillment, or bringing to pass. It assures that God's promises will reach their intended conclusion.

Reflection

Luke 1:45 teaches us that faith is not merely intellectual assent but a trusting embrace of God's word. It is our belief in His promises that positions us to witness their fulfillment in our lives. While the timing and manner of God's "performance" may differ from our expectations, this verse stands as a timeless reminder that God is faithful, and His word will not return void. Like Mary, we are called to believe what God has told us, trusting that He will bring it to pass.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • John 20:29

    Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

  • John 11:40

    Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

  • Luke 11:27

    ¶ And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed [is] the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

  • Luke 11:28

    But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

  • Luke 1:20

    And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

  • 2 Chronicles 20:20

    ¶ And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

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