28. The angel greeted her and said, "The Lord has given you special favor. He is with you."
29. Mary was very upset because of his words. She wondered what kind of greeting this could be.
30. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary. God is very pleased with you.
31. You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. You must name him Jesus.
32. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High God. The Lord God will make him a king like his father David of long ago.
33. He will rule forever over his people, who came from Jacob's family. His kingdom will never end."
34. "How can this happen?" Mary asked the angel. "I am a virgin."