Matthew 1:25
and he knew her not till she brought forth a son[1:25]; and he called his name Jesus.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
In Context
24And Joseph, awaking from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord bade him, and took to him his wife;
Cross References
Matthew 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins.
Luke 2:21And when eight days were completed for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus; the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
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 →