What does Luke 1:57 mean?

Luke 1:57 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 1:57 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

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

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

57Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

58And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

59And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

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