Luke 1:24-34

24 After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said,
25 "This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people."
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,
27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
28 And he came to her and said, "Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you." [a]
29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.
30 The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David.
33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end."
34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?" [b]

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Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Other ancient authorities add [Blessed are you among women]
  • [b]. Gk [I do not know a man]
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