An angel of the Lord, standing on the right side of the altar of incense, appeared to him.

for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’

But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels.

[Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.

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

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

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were absolutely terrified.

Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

He sent messengers on ahead of him. As they went along, they entered a Samaritan village to make things ready in advance for him,

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,

So Mary said, “Yes, I am a servant of the Lord; let this happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:

When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

This is the one about whom it is written, ‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’

“Now the poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried.

and when they did not find his body, they came back and said they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive.

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son; you will name him John.

Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is old as well.”

The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.