Luke 1:30

The angel said to her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, because you have found favor with God.

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In The King James Version

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

In Context

29But upon seeing him she was perplexed at his word and was trying to figure out what sort of greeting it might be.

31Now then, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS.

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Cross References

Matthew 28:5Now the angel spoke up and said to the women: “Do not be afraid! I know that you are looking for the Jesus who was crucified.

Luke 12:32“Do not fear, little flock, because it pleased the Father to give you the Kingdom.

Acts 27:24and said: ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. Furthermore, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’

Hebrews 13:6So we can say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

Matthew Henry on Luke 1:27-39

The Birth of Christ Foretold. 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said… Read the whole commentary →

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