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Luke 1:30

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 1:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.
Luke 1:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin`s name was Mary.
28And he came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord [is] with thee.
29But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be.
30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.
31And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
33and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the angel said unto her, etc.] Observing the consternation and confusion she was in; fear not, Mary; he calls her by her name, signifying that she was well known to him, as the saints are to the ministering angels, who are often sent unto them, encamp about them, and do them many good offices; and bids her not be afraid, he had no ill design upon her, nor brought any ill news to her: for thou has found favour, or “found grace with God”; and what that particular grace and favour was, is expressed in the following verses.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Fear not, Mary - Do not be alarmed at this appearance of an angel. He only comes to announce to you good tidings. Similar language was addressed by an angel to Joseph. See the notes at Matthew 1:20. Thou hast found favour with God - Eminent favor or mercy in being selected to be the mother of the Messiah. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 1:13, Luk 12:32; Isa 41:10, Isa 41:14, Isa 43:1-4, Isa 44:2; Mat 28:5; Act 18:9, Act 18:10, Act 27:24; Rom 8:31; Heb 13:6 Luke 1:31”
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