32. He will be great and will be called the Son of God Most High. The Lord God will make him king, as his ancestor David was.
33. He will rule the people of Israel for ever, and his kingdom will never end.”
34. Mary asked the angel, “How can this happen? I am not married!”
35. The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come down to you, and God's power will come over you. So your child will be called the holy Son of God.
36. Your relative Elizabeth is also going to have a son, even though she is old. No one thought she could ever have a baby, but in three months she will have a son.
37. Nothing is impossible for God!”
38. Mary said, “I am the Lord's servant! Let it happen as you have said.” And the angel left her.
39. A short time later Mary hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea.