'Favor' in the Bible

“The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor in these days to take away my disgrace among the people.”

Then the angel told her:Do not be afraid, Mary,for you have found favor with God.

because He has looked with favoron the humble condition of His slave.Surely, from now on all generationswill call me blessed,

"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people who enjoy his favor!"

Meanwhile, the child continued to grow and to become strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor rested upon him.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people.

to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

And looking toward His disciples, He began speaking: “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are you who are poor [in spirit, those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for the kingdom of God is yours [both now and forever].

Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are you who hunger now [for righteousness, actively seeking right standing with God], for you will be [completely] satisfied. Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are you who weep now [over your sins and repent], for you will laugh [when the burden of sin is lifted].

Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people hate you, and exclude you [from their fellowship], and insult you, and scorn your name as evil because of [your association with] the Son of Man.

bless and show kindness to those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Blessed [joyful, spiritually favored] is he who does not take offense at Me.”

He also said to the one who had invited him, "When you make a dinner or a supper, don't call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back.

so they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you're right in what you say and teach, and that you don't favor any individual, but teach the way of God truthfully.