In Luke 1:39-56, Mary visits her relative Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. When Mary arrives and greets Elizabeth, the baby in Elizabeth's womb leaps for joy, and Elizabeth is filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaiming Mary as blessed among women. Mary responds with a song of praise, known as the "Magnificat," expressing her joy and gratitude for being chosen by God to bear His son.

This passage is important because it highlights the special relationship between Mary and Elizabeth, as well as the divine nature of Jesus' birth. It also emphasizes the role of women in God's plan of salvation and the importance of praising and glorifying God in all circumstances. A helpful daily application for the reader is to cultivate a spirit of humility and thanksgiving, like Mary, in responding to the blessings and challenges they face in life.

This passage is unique to the Gospel of Luke and is not found in the other gospels. It emphasizes Luke's focus on women, social outcasts, and the marginalized in his account of Jesus' life and ministry.