Greek Expositor
Catena Aurea · Lukasevangelium 1
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
(Isidore.) She gives the reason why it becomes her to magnify God and to rejoice in Him, saying, For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden; as if she said, “He Himself foresaw, therefore I did not look for Him.” I was content with things lowly, but now am I chosen unto counsels unspeakable, and raised up from the earth unto the stars.