'Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. Then the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 'Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.' But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.
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