Thomas More, BLESSED, knight, Lord Chancellor of England, author and martyr, b. in London, February 7, 1477-78; executed at Tower Hill, July 6, 1535.
Do not look about comparing yourself to others, wondering why God has favored them more. That is a lie from the devil. You are also highly favored in a very unique way. Don’t forget it. “A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot” (Proverbs 14:30)....
28The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. ...
Treasury of Scripture And she spoke out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Blessed art. Luke 1:28,48 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art ...
Now while Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed (happy, favored by God) is the womb that gave birth to You and the breasts at which You nursed!”Christian Standard BibleAs he was saying these things, a woman from ...