Annunciation

MATTHEW

Matthew 2:1-7

1 Now, as it is written, the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise. After his mother, Mary, was espoused to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

 

2 Then Joseph, her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

 

3 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a vision, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife; for that which is conceived in her, is of the Holy Ghost.

 

4 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins.

 

5 Now this took place, that all things might be fulfilled, which were spoken of the Lord, by the prophets, saying,

 

6 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, (which, being interpreted, is, God with us.)

 

7 Then Joseph, awaking out of his vision, did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife;

LUKE

Luke 1:26-38
 
26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God, unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth.

 

27 To a virgin, espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

 

28 And the angel came in unto her and said, Hail, thou virgin, who art highly favored of the Lord. The Lord is with thee, for thou art chosen and blessed among women.

 

29 And when she saw the angel, she was troubled at his saying, and pondered in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

 

30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favor with God.

 

31 And behold, thou shalt conceive, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus.

 

32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David;

 

33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

 

34 Then said Mary unto the angel; How can this be?

 

35 And the angel answered and said unto her, Of the Holy Ghost, and the power of the Highest. Therefore also, that holy child that shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

 

36 And behold, thy cousin Elizabeth, she hath also conceived a son, in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who is called barren.

 

37 For with God nothing can be impossible.

 

38 And Mary said, Behold the handmade of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.