KJV ORIGINAL
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The angel told her, 'Don't be scared, Mary. God sees something special in you and he's chosen you for this.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God picks you for something big, the first thing he says is 'don't be afraid.'
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, to Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience in the mid-to-late first century CE. It was compiled to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings
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