Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.
They discussed this among themselves and said, “It is because we didn’t bring any bread.”
When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear.
The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, “What then is this child going to be?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon’s house was and stopped at the gate.
Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God.