Matthew 1:25
but had no marital relations with her until she had given birth to her firstborn son. And he named him Jesus.
Text-Critical English NT
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
24When Joseph woke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him. He took his wife
Cross References
Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a son, and yoʋ shall name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
Luke 2:21When the eight days were completed for his circumcision, he 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 →