Luke 1:28-34

New International Version

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

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

³⁴“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”

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Luke 1:38

New International Version

³⁸“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.

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Luke 1:38 in all English translations

Luke 1:45-50

New International Version

⁴⁵Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”

Mary’s Song^(A)

⁴⁶And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord^(B)
⁴⁷    and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,^(C)
⁴⁸for he has been mindful
    of the humble state of his servant.^(D)
From now on all generations will call me blessed,^(E)
⁴⁹    for the Mighty One has done great things^(F) for me—
    holy is his name.^(G)
⁵⁰His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.^(H)