Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 1:26-38

We have here notice given us of all that it was fit we should know concerning the incarnation and conception of our blessed Saviour, six months after the conception of John. The same angel, Gabriel, that was employed in making known to Zacharias God's purpose concerning his son, is employed in this also; for in this, the same glorious work of redemption, which was begun in that, is carried on. As bad angels are none of the redeemed, so good angels are none of the redeemers; yet they are... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 1:26-38

1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a maiden who was betrothed to a man called Joseph, who belonged to the house of David. The maiden's name was Mary. He came in to her and said, "Greetings, most favoured one. The Lord is with you." She was deeply moved at this word and wondered what a greeting like that could mean. The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour in God's sight. Look you--you will... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:26

And in the sixth month ,.... After Elisabeth's conception; for so long was John the Baptist conceived before Christ, and so long he was born before him; and it seems as if there was the same distance between the public ministry of the one, and the other: John was before Christ, as man, being his forerunner; but Christ was preferred unto him as mediator, and existed before him, as the eternal Son of God: the angel Gabriel was sent from God ; the same angel, that near five hundred years... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:27

To a virgin ,.... A pure virgin, that never knew man; see Gill on Luke 1:34 and yet espoused to a man whose name was Joseph ; but they were not come together, nor had he taken her for his wife, and home to his house, nor had they cohabited: of the house of David ; which, according to the grammatical construction of the words, may be connected either with the virgin, or with Joseph, to whom she was espoused; and is true of both; for they both were of the house and lineage of David:... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:28

And the angel came in unto her ,.... Into her house, and into the room where she was: and said, hail ; all health, happiness, and prosperity attend thee; Matthew 28:9 . thou art highly favoured ; or graciously accepted, or hast obtained grace; not referring to electing, redeeming; justifying, pardoning, adopting, and sanctifying grace, which she had in common with other saints; but to that special and particular favour, in being chosen and singled out from all other women, to be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:29

And when she saw him ,.... The Persic version renders it, "when Mary saw the angel"; which expresses the true sense of the words, The Vulgate Latin reads, "when she heard"; i.e. the salutation: she was troubled at his saying ; at his speaking to her; she was surprised at the sight of him, and more at what he said to her, and cast in her mind , or thought and reasoned within herself, what manner of salutation this should be; for it was not usual with the Jews for a man to use any... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:30

And the angel said unto her , &c.; Observing the consternation and confusion she was in, fear not, Mary; he calls her by her name, signifying that she was well known to him, as the saints are to the ministering angels, who are often sent unto them, encamp about them, and do them many good offices; and bids her not be afraid, he had no ill design upon her, nor brought any ill news to her: for thou has found favour , or "found grace with God"; and what that particular grace and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:31

And behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, .... Though a pure virgin, which never knew a man; and therefore, "a behold", is prefixed to it, as being what was extraordinary and wonderful; as it is also, in the prophesy of it, in Isaiah 7:14 to which the angel manifestly refers, and is, by Matthew cited, as accomplished hereby; see Gill on Matthew 1:22 , Matthew 1:23 . and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name Jesus; which signifies a "Saviour"; and a Saviour Christ is of God's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:32

He shall be great ,.... In his person, as God-man; this child born, and Son given, being the angel of the great counsel, the mighty God, and everlasting Father; Isaiah 9:6 which is here referred to; and in his offices, in his prophetic office, being that great and famous prophet Moses spoke of, mighty in word and deed, in his doctrine and miracles; in his priestly office, being a great high priest, both in the oblation of himself, and in his prevalent intercession; and in his kingly... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:33

And he shall reign over the house of Jacob ,.... Not over the Jews, the posterity of Jacob, in a literal sense; but over the whole Israel of God, consisting of Jews and Gentiles. For as his father David reigned over the Idumeans, Syrians, and others, as well as over the house of Judah and Israel, so this his son shall reign over both Jews and Gentiles: his kingdom shall be from one end of the earth to the other, even over all the elect of God; who in successive generations call themselves by... read more

Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 Esv

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 1:26-38

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 1:26-38

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:33

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