34 »How can this be,« Mary replied, »seeing that I have no husband?«

35 The angel answered, »The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for this reason your holy offspring will be called the Son of God.'

36 And see, your relative Elizabeth–she also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.

37 For no promise from God will be impossible of fulfilment.«

38 »I am the Lord's maidservant,« Mary replied; »may it be with me in accordance with your words!« And then the angel left her.