MARY

Direct biblical statement

Luke 1:30

Fear not, Mary

30 And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.

Douay–Rheims · Challoner revision · Luke 1:30

Why this matters

The angel reassures Mary that she has found favor with God. Her calling originates in God’s initiative and generosity.

Text & interpretation sources

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English Scripture: Douay–Rheims, Challoner revision. Source edition.

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