Matthew 1:24

And Joseph, being roused from his sleep, did as the agent of Lord ordered him. And he took his wife,

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

In Context

23Behold, the virgin will have in her womb, and will bring forth a son. And they will call his name Immanuel, which is, being interpreted, God with us.

25and knew her not until she brought forth her son, the firstborn. And he called his name JESUS.

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Cross References

Genesis 6:22Thus Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he did.

Genesis 22:2And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son, whom thou love, even Isaac, and get thee into the land of Moriah. And offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.

Exodus 40:19And he spread the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering of the tent above upon it, as LORD commanded Moses.

Exodus 40:27and he burnt incense of sweet spices on it, as LORD commanded Moses.

2 Kings 5:11But Naaman was angry, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought he will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leper.

John 15:14Ye are my friends, if ye do as many things as I command you.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 1:19-25

The Birth of Christ. 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is… Read the whole commentary →

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