Luke 1:30-35 NIV

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 1:30

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:34

Then said Mary to the angel, how shall this be ,.... This she said not as doubting the truth of what was said; for she required no sign, as Zacharias did; nor is she charged with, and blamed for unbelief, as he was; yea, it is expressly said, Luke 1:45 that she believed: nor was this a curious question, as whether she should have this son by a man in a married state, or in her present virgin state; for she clearly understood the angel to mean the latter; and therefore her words express her... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:35

And the angel answered and said unto her ,.... The angel gave her an account of the manner in which what he had said should be effected, as well as observed some things for the strengthening of her faith, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee . The words, "upon thee", are left out in the Syriac and Persic versions; but are retained in others, and in all copies: the formation of Christ's human nature, though common to all the three persons, yet is particularly, and most properly ascribed to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:31

Thou - shalt call his name Jesus - See on Matthew 1:20 , Matthew 1:21 ; (note), and here, on Luke 2:21 ; (note), and John 1:29 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:32

He shall be great - Behold the greatness of the man Christ Jesus: 1st. Because that human nature that should be born of the virgin was to be united with the Divine nature. read more

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 1:30

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 1:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 1:32

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