Luke 1:38 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Behold the handmaid of the Lord - I fully credit what thou sayest, and am perfectly ready to obey thy commands, and to accomplish all the purposes of thy grace concerning me. It appears that at the instant of this act of faith, and purposed obedience, the conception of the immaculate humanity of Jesus took place; and it was Done unto her according to his word. See Luke 1:35.