Elizabeth's identity includes being Mary’s cousin and mother of John the Baptist. Which statement is accurate?

• A. Elizabeth is Mary's sister and the mother of Jesus.
• B. Elizabeth is Mary's cousin and the mother of John the Baptist.
• C. Elizabeth is Mary's cousin and the wife of Zechariah.
• D. Elizabeth is Mary's aunt and the mother of James.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is the family relationships described in Luke: Elizabeth is related to Mary as a cousin, and Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist. The statement that captures both of these facts—Elizabeth being Mary’s cousin and the mother of John the Baptist—is the accurate one. This aligns with Luke’s account, where Mary visits Elizabeth, and Elizabeth’s baby John leaps in her womb when Mary greets her, confirming their connection and John’s birth.

Other statements misstate these relationships: for example, Elizabeth is not Mary’s sister nor Jesus’ mother, and while Elizabeth is indeed the wife of Zechariah, that alone doesn’t mention John the Baptist. The option that claims Elizabeth is Mary’s aunt and mother of James also doesn’t fit the biblical details.