What was the relationship between Mary and John the Baptist?
Mary was a relative of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Luke 1:36; Luke 1:57-60
What the Bible says
Luke 1:36
And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren:
Luke 1:41
And it came to pass, that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
What the Church teaches
When Mary visited Elizabeth, God himself visited his people. John was filled with the Holy Spirit even in his mother’s womb.
Catechism 717 · Catechism of the Catholic Church
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When Mary came to greet Elizabeth, the baby Elizabeth was carrying (John) leaped in her womb. Luke 1:41
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Mary and Elizabeth were relatives. Luke 1:36
Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist. Luke 1:57-60
So Mary and John were part of the same family. Luke 1:36 When Mary went to visit Elizabeth, the child Elizabeth was carrying leaped in her womb. Luke 1:39-41 Can…
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