Luke 1:29

Mary was much disturbed at his words, and was wondering to herself what such a greeting could mean,

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In The King James Version

And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

In Context

28Gabriel came into her presence and greeted her, saying, “You have been shown great favor – the Lord is with you.”

30when the angel spoke again, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

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Cross References

Mark 16:5Going into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on their right, in a white robe, and they were dismayed; but he said to them,

Luke 1:66All who heard it kept it in mind, asking one another – “What can this child be destined to become?” For the Power of the Lord was with him.

Luke 2:51However he went down with them to Nazareth, and submitted himself to their control; and his mother treasured all that was said in her heart.

Acts 10:17While Peter was still perplexed as to the meaning of the vision that he had seen, the men sent by Cornelius, having enquired the way to Simon’s house, came up to the gate,

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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