Matthew 1:24

When Joseph woke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him. He took his wife

Text-Critical English NT

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

23“Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

25but had no marital relations with her until she had given birth to her firstborn son. And he named him Jesus.

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Cross References

John 15:14You are my friends if you do whatever 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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