Luke 1:31 net — Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.

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"Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus."

— Luke 1:31, NET Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

28

The angel came to her and said,“Greetings, favored one, the Lord is with you!”

29

But she was greatly troubled by his words and began to wonder about the meaning of this greeting.

30

So the angel said to her,“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God!

31

Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.

32

He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.

33

He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will never end.”

34

Mary said to the angel,“How will this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?”

Luke 1:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:31 say?
Luke 1:31 in the NET Bible reads: “Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.”
Where is Luke 1:31 in the Bible?
Luke 1:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 31.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:31.
What translation should I read Luke 1:31 in?
Luke 1:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:31?
Luke 1:31 reads (NET): “Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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