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Berean Standard Bible

“Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.”

Luke 1:29

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The angel Gabriel has come to Nazareth and greeted Mary as highly favored, with the Lord with her. Mary is a young woman engaged to Joseph, with no standing in the eyes of the powerful.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.

World English Bible (WEB)

But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.

King James Version (KJV)

And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But she was greatly troubled at his words, and said to herself, What may be the purpose of these words?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and she, having seen, was troubled at his word, and was reasoning of what kind this salutation may be.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas ella, cuando le vió, se turbó de sus palabras, y pensaba qué salutación fuese ésta.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

María se sorprendió al escuchar estas palabras, y se preguntaba qué significaría ese saludo.

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