Luke 1:31

31 You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. You must name him Jesus.

Luke 1:31 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:31

And behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb,
&c.] Though a pure virgin, which never knew a man; and therefore, "a behold", is prefixed to it, as being what was extraordinary and wonderful; as it is also, in the prophesy of it, in ( Isaiah 7:14 ) to which the angel manifestly refers, and is, by Matthew cited, as accomplished hereby; (See Gill on Matthew 1:22) (See Gill on Matthew 1:23)

and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name Jesus;
which signifies a "Saviour"; and a Saviour Christ is of God's appointing, providing and sending; and a very suitable one, being a spiritual Saviour, and a complete one, both able and willing to save to the uttermost all that believe in him; nor is there any other, nor salvation in any other: he is the Saviour of his people, whom the Father has given him, even of all the elect, whether of Jews or Gentiles; and of them from all their sins, and from all their enemies; and whom he saves with a spiritual and eternal salvation.

Luke 1:31 In-Context

29 Mary was very upset because of his words. She wondered what kind of greeting this could be.

30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary. God is very pleased with you.

31 You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. You must name him Jesus.

32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High God. The Lord God will make him a king like his father David of long ago.

33 He will rule forever over his people, who came from Jacob's family. His kingdom will never end."