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The annunciation to Mary

Gabriel was sent to Nazareth, and Mary heard that the child conceived in her by the Holy Spirit would reign on David's throne forever (Luke 1:32-35). Let it be to me according to your word, she answered.

📖 Luke 1:26–28

26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

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