The angel came to her and said, "Peace be with you! The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you!"

for he has remembered me, his lowly servant! From now on all people will call me happy,

The most fortunate of women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite--- the most fortunate of women who live in tents.

"God bless the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory to God!"

All the nations will ask me to bless them as I have blessed your descendants---all because you obeyed my command."

Your blessings are with him forever, and your presence fills him with joy.

You are the most handsome of men; you are an eloquent speaker. God has always blessed you.

May the king's name never be forgotten; may his fame last as long as the sun. May all nations ask God to bless them as he has blessed the king.

Praise his glorious name forever! May his glory fill the whole world. Amen! Amen!

And so I am filled with gladness, and my words are full of joy. And I, mortal though I am, will rest assured in hope,

You have shown me the paths that lead to life, and your presence will fill me with joy.'

they are descended from the famous Hebrew ancestors; and Christ, as a human being, belongs to their race. May God, who rules over all, be praised forever! Amen.

Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne.