25. “The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor in these days to take away my disgrace among the people.”
26. In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,
27. to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.
28. And the angel came to her and said, “Rejoice, favored woman! The Lord is with you.”
29. But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.
30. Then the angel told her:Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
31. Now listen:You will conceive and give birth to a son,and you will call His name Jesus.