For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Ver. 48. The low estate] Vilitatem, the vile and abject condition. Contra Mariae merita, quae praedicant Papicolae. Here is no mention of merit. See Beza Annot. in loc.
All generations shall call me blessed] How much more should we with one mind and one mouth bless God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! This is an honour that he much standeth upon,Romans 15:6 .