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Luke 2:19 Cross-References
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“But Mary kept all these things , and pondered them in her heart.”
Luke 2:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:19
Mary's response contrasts with others' amazement: 'But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.' The word 'kept' (suneterei) means to preserve carefully, while 'pondered' (sumballo̱usa) means to bring together, compare, consider deeply. Mary didn't merely remember but actively meditated on these events, seeking to understand their significance. Her thoughtful reflection models proper response to divine revelation—not hasty conclusions but careful, prayerful consideration. As recipient of greatest revelation (Gabriel's announcement), Mary still needed to process and understan...
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Cross-References for Luke 2:19
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“and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them”
“saying”
“but his father kept this saying in mind.”
“and said to me: Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.,He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live., וַיֹּרֵנִי וַיֹּאמֶר לִי יִתְמָךְ־דְּבָרַי לִבֶּךָ שְׁמֹר מִצְוֺתַי וֶחְיֵה׃ ,And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart hold fast my words”
“and was very afraid of Achish the king of Gath.”
“he said to his disciples”
“that he may understand these things? Who is prudent”