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Luke 1:28 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Luke 1:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 1 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. highly: or, graciously accepted, or, of much grace”
Luke 1:28 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 1:28
Gabriel's greeting 'Hail, thou that art highly favoured' (χαῖρε, κεχαριτωμένη) uses the perfect passive participle of 'charitoō' (χαριτόω), meaning 'to grace' or 'to endue with grace.' The perfect tense indicates Mary had been graced by God in the past with continuing effects—she existed in a state of having received divine favor. The phrase 'the Lord is with thee' (ὁ κύριος μετὰ σοῦ) echoes Old Testament formulas for those chosen for special service (Judges 6:12, Jeremiah 1:8). Mary's favor was not earned merit but God's sovereign choice. Catholic theology's 'full of grace' translation from t...
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Cross-References for Luke 1:28
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“and said to him”
“Greatly beloved man, don't be afraid: peace be to you, be strong, yes, be strong. When he spoke to me”
“Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.,And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.,,,,,,,,”
“by which he freely bestowed favor on us in the Beloved”
“while I was speaking in prayer”
“and no one will attack you to harm you”
“and said”
“behold”
“as he said these things”
“Many daughters have done virtuously”