Matthew 1:25
Joseph married Mary, but did not sleep with her until after she had given birth to a son, whom he named Jesus.
Free Bible Version
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
24Joseph woke up and did what the angel of the Lord told him to do.
Cross References
Exodus 13:2“Every firstborn male is to be dedicated to me. The firstborn from every Israelite family belongs to me, and also every firstborn animal.”
2 Samuel 6:23And Michal, Saul's daughter, never had any children.
Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a son and you shall call him Jesus, for he will save people from their sins.”
Luke 2:21After eight days, the time came for the baby to be circumcised, and he was named Jesus. This was the name given to him by the angel before he had even been conceived.
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 →