Luke 1:30
“Don't worry, Mary,” the angel went on, “for God has shown his graciousness to you.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
In Context
29Mary was very puzzled at what he said, and wondered what this greeting meant.
31You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. You shall call him Jesus.
Cross References
Isaiah 41:14Don't be frightened, Jacob, you little worm, you people of Israel, for I will help you,” declared the Lord your Savior, the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 44:2This is what the Lord says, the one who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Don't be afraid, Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, the one I've chosen.
Matthew 28:5The angel told the women, “Don't be afraid! I know you're looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
Luke 12:32Don't be afraid, little flock, for your Father is happy to give you the kingdom.
Acts 27:24‘Don't be afraid, Paul,’ he told me. ‘You have to stand trial before Caesar. See, God has graciously given to you everyone who is sailing with you.’
Hebrews 13:6That's why we can confidently say, “The Lord is the one who helps me, so I won't be afraid. What can anyone 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 →