Luke 1:30
when the angel spoke again, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Open English Bible (US)
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 much disturbed at his words, and was wondering to herself what such a greeting could mean,
31And now, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will give him the name Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 28:5But the angel, addressing the women, said, “You need not be afraid. I know that it is Jesus, who was crucified, for whom you are looking.
Luke 12:32So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
Acts 27:24‘Have no fear, Paul; you must appear before the Emperor, and God himself has given you the lives of all your fellow voyagers.’
Hebrews 13:6Therefore we may say with confidence – ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can mere people 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 →