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Gabriel Foretells Jesus’ Birth

Luke 1:29

In 9 translations

BSB
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.
KJV
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
WEB
But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
ASV
But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be.
LSV
and she, having seen, was troubled at his word, and was reasoning of what kind this salutation may be.
YLT
and she, having seen, was troubled at his word, and was reasoning of what kind this salutation may be.
DBY
But she, [seeing] [the angel], was troubled at his word, and reasoned in her mind what this salutation might be.
DRC
Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be.
GNV
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and thought what maner of salutation that should be.

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  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include ἰδοῦσα (“having seen [him]”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (2)
  • Word order: Textus Receptus, Byzantine text place διεταράχθη elsewhere in this verse.
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include αὐτοῦ (“of him”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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  • SBLGNT: ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ διεταράχθη. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ διεταράχθη; Robinson–Pierpont read ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ.

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Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἡ δὲ ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ διεταράχθη καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος.
RP2018
Ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ, καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος.
TR-Boyd
Ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ, καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος.
SCR1894
η δε ιδουσα διεταραχθη επι τω λογω αυτου και διελογιζετο ποταπος ειη ο ασπασμος ουτος

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  • Acts 10:17While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and approached the gate.
  • Luke 1:12When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear.
  • Acts 10:4Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
  • Mark 6:49–50but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
  • Mark 16:5–6When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was…
  • 1 Samuel 9:20–21As for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them, for they have been found. And upon whom is all the desire of Israel, if not upon you and all your father’s house?” Saul replied, “Am I not a…
  • Luke 2:51Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
  • Luke 2:19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
  • Luke 1:66And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
  • Judges 6:13–15“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonders of which our fathers told us, saying, ‘Has not the LORD brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now…

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