Luke 1:28
Gabriel came into her presence and greeted her, saying, “You have been shown great favor – the Lord is with you.”
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In Context
27to a maiden there who was engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. Her name was Mary.
29Mary was much disturbed at his words, and was wondering to herself what such a greeting could mean,
Cross References
Hosea 14:2Take words of repentance with you, and return to the Lord your God. Say to him: Wholly pardon our iniquity, accept that which is good, instead of sacrificing bulls, we offer our praise.
Luke 1:30when the angel spoke again, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Luke 11:27As Jesus was saying this, a woman in the crowd, raising her voice, exclaimed, “Happy was the mother who bore you and nursed you!”
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 →