In the New Testament, the mother of Jesus is portrayed as a humble and faithful servant of God. The Gospel of Luke records the angel Gabriel's greeting to her as "highly favored" and "blessed" (Luke 1:28), and her response of surrender to God's plan, "May it be to me as you have said" (Luke 1:38). Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, also recognizes Mary's unique role, calling her "the mother of my Lord" (Luke 1:42-43) and Mary acknowledges her lowly state, yet rejoices in God's favor (Luke 1:48). At the cross, Jesus entrusts Mary to the care of the Apostle John, demonstrating His concern for her well-being (John 19:26-27).
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“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.
In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. ”
When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.
For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!”
Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why does this concern us?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.