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54 He promised that he would be kind to his people, Israel.
Now he has come and helped them.
55 He made a promise to Abraham and to our other ancestors.
Now he has done what he promised.’[a]

56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months. Then she returned to her home.

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  1. 1:55 Mary is very happy. She knows that God has been good to her and to Elizabeth. She sings about God. She sings about the great things that he has done. She sings that he will use his power to be kind. He will also use his power against people that do not obey him. Mary is a Jew. She remembers God's promise to the Jews.

54 He has helped his servant Israel,
    remembering to be merciful(A)
55 to Abraham and his descendants(B) forever,
    just as he promised our ancestors.”

56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

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54 He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

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54 He has helped His (A)servant Israel,
(B)In remembrance of His mercy,
55 (C)As He spoke to our (D)fathers,
To Abraham and to his (E)seed forever.”

56 And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house.

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54 He has (A)helped (B)his servant Israel,
    (C)in remembrance of his mercy,
55 (D)as he spoke to our fathers,
    (E)to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”

56 And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.

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