³⁰ But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid,^(A) Mary; you have found favor with God.^(B)

⁷ I made you grow^(A) like a plant of the field. You grew and developed and entered puberty. Your breasts had formed and your hair had grown, yet you were stark naked.^(B)

¹⁶ But for that very reason I was shown mercy^(A) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience^(B) as an example for those who would believe^(C) in him and receive eternal life.^(D)

⁷ The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous^(A) than other peoples, for you were the fewest^(B) of all peoples.^{(C) 8} But it was because the Lord loved^(D) you and kept the oath he swore^(E) to your ancestors that he brought you out with a mighty hand^(F) and redeemed^(G) you from the land of slavery,^(H) from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

⁸ But Noah^(A) found favor in the eyes of the Lord.^(B)

⁸ that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,

⁶ to the praise of his glorious grace,^(A) which he has freely given us in the One he loves.^(B)