Luke 1:29
“And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.”
Luke 1:29 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be.
- DARBYDarby
- But she, seeing the angel, was troubled at his word, and reasoned in her mind what this salutation might be.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and she, having seen, was troubled at his word, and was reasoning of what kind this salutation may be.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.
Context: Luke 1
27To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
28And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
31And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
About Luke 1: The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
Luke writes a prologue, in which he explains that his gospel is based on the testimony of those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word.
Commentary
Luke 1 is the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, which is part of the New Testament of the Bible. This chapter begins with a brief introduction to the author, Luke, and his purpose for writing the Gospel. He states that he has carefully investigated the events he is about to record and that he is writing to provide an orderly account of the life of Jesus.