Luke 1:30

30 But the angel said, "Do not be frightened, Mary, for you have found favour 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 So Gabriel went into the house and said to her, "Joy be to you, favoured one! the Lord is with you."

29 She was greatly agitated at his words, and wondered what such a greeting meant.

30 But the angel said, "Do not be frightened, Mary, for you have found favour with God.

31 You will conceive in your womb and bear a son; and you are to call His name JESUS.

32 He will be great and He will be called `Son of the Most High.' And the Lord God will give Him the throne of His forefather David;