Luke 1:30

30 So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Luke 1:30 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:30

And the angel said unto her,
&c] Observing the consternation and confusion she was in;

fear not, Mary;
he calls her by her name, signifying that she was well known to him, as the saints are to the ministering angels, who are often sent unto them, encamp about them, and do them many good offices; and bids her not be afraid, he had no ill design upon her, nor brought any ill news to her:

for thou has found favour,
or "found grace with God"; and what that particular grace and favour was, is expressed in the following verses.

Luke 1:30 In-Context

28 The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. ”

29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.

30 So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

31 Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.

32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,