to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David’s house.
The virgin’s name was Mary.
Having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, you highly favored one!
The Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women!”
But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and shall name him ‘Jesus.’