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Within the sacred texts of Christianity, the verses about the Virgin Mary resonate profoundly, illuminating her pivotal role in the faith.
These verses encapsulate not just the story of a mother, but the embodiment of purity, devotion, and unwavering faith.
Exploring these passages unravels a narrative steeped in divine providence, offering insights into her significance, character, and timeless influence across millennia.
Bible Verses About The Virgin Mary
Bible verses about the Virgin Mary encompass rich Christian teachings, depicting her pivotal role in the faith. Looking into these verses reveals insights into her significance, character, and influence across centuries of religious history.
Bible verses about Mary’s miraculous conception of Jesus
1. Luke 1:26-28
“And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her and said, ‘Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.'”
2. Luke 1:30-31
“And the angel said unto her, ‘Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.'”
3. Luke 1:35
“And the angel answered and said unto her, ‘The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.'”
4. Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
5. Matthew 1:20-21
“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.'”
6. Galatians 4:4
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law.”
7. Matthew 1:23
“‘Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel,’ which being interpreted is, ‘God with us.'”
8. John 1:14
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
9. Luke 1:38
“And Mary said, ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.’ And the angel departed from her.”
10. Luke 1:46-47
“And Mary said, ‘My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.'”
Scripture passages highlighting Mary’s song of praise and humility
11. Luke 1:46-48
“And Mary said, ‘My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.'”
12. Luke 1:49-50
“For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
13. Luke 1:51-52
“He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.”
14. Luke 1:53-54
“He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy.”
15. Luke 1:55
“As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed forever.”
16. Luke 1:56
“And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.”
17. Luke 1:68-70
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, and hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began.”
18. Luke 1:74-75
“That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.”
19. Luke 1:78-79
“Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
20. Luke 1:80
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.”
Verses that describe Mary’s role in the birth of Jesus
21. Luke 2:6-7
“And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”
22. Matthew 1:18
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.”
23. Matthew 1:20
“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.'”
24. Luke 2:19
“But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.”
25. Luke 2:22
“And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord.”
26. Luke 2:34-35
“And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.'”
27. Luke 2:51
“And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.”
28. Matthew 2:13
“And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, ‘Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod the king will seek the young child to destroy him.'”
29. Matthew 2:14-15
“When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: and was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, ‘Out of Egypt have I called my son.'”
30. Luke 2:51-52
“And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
Bible passages that depict Mary’s presence and sorrow during Jesus’ crucifixion
31. John 19:25-27
“But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.”
32. Luke 2:34-35
“And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.'”
33. Luke 23:49
“And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things.”
34. Matthew 27:55-56
“There were also many women there, looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him, among whom were Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.”
35. Mark 15:40-41
“There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. When he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him, and many other women came up with him to Jerusalem.”
36. John 19:26-27
“When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.”
37. Luke 23:27
“And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him.”
38. John 19:25
“But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.”
39. Matthew 27:61
“Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the tomb.”
40. Mark 15:47
“Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid.”
Scripture references related to the belief in Mary’s bodily assumption into heaven
41. Revelation 12:1
“And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.”
42. Psalm 132:8
“Arise, O Lord, and go to your resting place, you and the ark of your might.”
43. Song of Solomon 4:7
“You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.”
44. 1 Corinthians 15:22-23
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.”
45. Psalm 16:10
“For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.”
46. Luke 1:48
“For he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed.”
47. Luke 1:42
“And she exclaimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!'”
48. Psalm 45:9
“Kings’ daughters are among your ladies of honour; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.”
49. Isaiah 60:13
“The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the cypress, the plane, and the pine, to beautify the place of my sanctuary, and I will make the place of my feet glorious.”
50. Matthew 1:18
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.”
Verses that affirm Mary’s special role as the mother of Jesus, who is considered the Son of God
51. Luke 1:43
“And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
52. Luke 1:31-32
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.”
53. Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).
54. Galatians 4:4-5
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.”
55. Luke 2:7
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn.”
Conclusion
The exploration of Bible verses about the Virgin Mary transcends mere religious study; it unveils a legacy woven into the fabric of faith and culture. Mary’s portrayal in scriptures, her enduring impact on art, literature, and theologies, and the multifaceted devotion she inspires reflect the enduring significance of her story.
Through these verses, her essence remains etched as an epitome of faith, inviting believers to embrace her enduring presence and guiding light in their spiritual journeys.
