Luke 1:56 net — So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.

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"So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home."

— Luke 1:56, NET Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

53

he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.

54

He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his mercy,

55

as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

56

So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.

57

The Birth of John Now the time came for Elizabeth to have her baby, and she gave birth to a son.

58

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

59

On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they wanted to name him Zechariah after his father.

Luke 1:56 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:56 say?
Luke 1:56 in the NET Bible reads: “So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.”
Where is Luke 1:56 in the Bible?
Luke 1:56 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 56.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:56.
What translation should I read Luke 1:56 in?
Luke 1:56 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:56?
Luke 1:56 reads (NET): “So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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