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28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”[a](A) 29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.(B) 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David.(C) 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”(D)

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  1. 1.28 Other ancient authorities add Blessed are you among women

28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid,(A) Mary; you have found favor with God.(B) 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.(C) 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.(D) The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,(E) 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom(F) will never end.”(G)

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