Luke 1:30
New International Version
But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.

New Living Translation
“Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God!

English Standard Version
And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Berean Standard Bible
So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Berean Literal Bible
And the angel said to her, "Fear not, Mary; for you have found favor with God.

King James Bible
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

New King James Version
Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

New American Standard Bible
And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

NASB 1995
The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.

NASB 1977
And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Amplified Bible
The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the angel told her: Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

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

Contemporary English Version
Then the angel told Mary, "Don't be afraid! God is pleased with you,

English Revised Version
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The angel told her, "Don't be afraid, Mary. You have found favor with God.

Good News Translation
The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary; God has been gracious to you.

International Standard Version
Then the angel told her, "Stop being afraid, Mary, because you have found favor with God.

Majority Standard Bible
So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

NET Bible
So the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God!

New Heart English Bible
The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.

Weymouth New Testament
But the angel said, "Do not be frightened, Mary, for you have found favour with God.

World English Bible
The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the messenger said to her, “Do not fear, Mary, for you have found favor with God;

Berean Literal Bible
And the angel said to her, "Fear not, Mary; for you have found favor with God.

Young's Literal Translation
And the messenger said to her, 'Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the messenger said to her, Fear not, Mary: thou hast found grace with God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Angel said to her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found grace with God.

New American Bible
Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

New Revised Standard Version
The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary; for you have found grace with God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the Angel said to her, “Do not fear, Maryam, for you have found favor with God,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary; for you have found favor with God.

Godbey New Testament
And the angel said to her; Fear not, Mary; for thou didst find favor with God.

Haweis New Testament
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God.

Mace New Testament
but the angel said to her, "Mary, be not afraid: for you are the object of divine favour.

Weymouth New Testament
But the angel said, "Do not be frightened, Mary, for you have found favour with God.

Worrell New Testament
And the angel said to her, "Fear not, Mary; for you found favor from God.

Worsley New Testament
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary; for thou hast found favor with God:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Gabriel Foretells Jesus' Birth
29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.…

Cross References
Matthew 1:20
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Judges 6:12
And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

Daniel 10:12
“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.

Genesis 15:1
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Acts 18:9-10
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”

Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

Genesis 26:24
and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.”

Daniel 10:19
“Do not be afraid, you who are highly precious,” he said. “Peace be with you! Be strong now; be very strong!” As he spoke with me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me.”

Zechariah 4:6-10
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ...

Matthew 28:5
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

Acts 27:24
and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’

Genesis 21:17
Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies.

Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.


Treasury of Scripture

And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary: for you have found favor with God.

Luke 1:13
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Isaiah 41:10,14
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness…

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Luke 1
1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.
5. The conception of John the Baptist;
26. and of Jesus.
39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.
57. The nativity and circumcision of John.
67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,
76. and of John.














So the angel told her
The phrase begins with the angelic messenger, a divine being sent by God. In the Greek, "angel" is "ἄγγελος" (angelos), meaning "messenger." This highlights the role of angels as God's emissaries, bringing messages of great importance. The presence of an angel signifies a divine intervention in human affairs, underscoring the significance of the message being delivered. Historically, angelic appearances in the Bible often precede pivotal events, emphasizing the gravity of the announcement to Mary.

Do not be afraid
This comforting command is a common biblical reassurance given by divine messengers. The Greek phrase "μὴ φοβοῦ" (mē phobou) directly translates to "fear not." Fear is a natural human response to the supernatural, and the angel's words are meant to calm and prepare Mary for the extraordinary news. This phrase echoes throughout Scripture, reminding believers of God's sovereignty and the peace that comes from trusting in His plan.

Mary
Mary, or "Μαριάμ" (Mariam) in Greek, is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved" or "bitter." Her name is significant, as Mary is chosen for a unique and pivotal role in salvation history. In the cultural and historical context, Mary is a young Jewish woman of humble means, living in Nazareth. Her selection by God highlights the biblical theme of God choosing the lowly and humble to fulfill His purposes, as seen throughout the Old and New Testaments.

for you have found favor
The phrase "found favor" is translated from the Greek "εὗρες χάριν" (heures charin), which implies receiving grace or kindness. This divine favor is not earned by human merit but is a gift from God. The concept of finding favor with God is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where figures like Noah and Moses also found favor in God's eyes. It signifies a special calling and blessing, setting Mary apart for her role in God's redemptive plan.

with God
The phrase "with God" underscores the source of the favor Mary has received. It is not from human beings or institutions but from the Almighty Himself. This divine favor indicates a personal relationship and alignment with God's will. In the broader scriptural context, being "with God" implies a state of grace and divine purpose, as seen in the lives of the patriarchs, prophets, and now, Mary. It reassures believers of God's active presence and involvement in the world.

(30) Thou hast found favour with God.--The noun is the same as that elsewhere translated "grace," but the latter word, though fit enough in itself, has become so associated with the technicalities of theology that it is better, in this place, to retain "favour."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

angel
ἄγγελος (angelos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

told
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

her,
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“{Do} not
Μὴ (Mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

be afraid,
φοβοῦ (phobou)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.

Mary,
Μαριάμ (Mariam)
Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3137: Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.

for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

you have found
εὗρες (heures)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

favor
χάριν (charin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

with
παρὰ (para)
Preposition
Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

God.
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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