Matthew 1:20

As he thought about these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, because the one who is conceived in her is conceived by the Holy Spirit.

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In The King James Version

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 conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

In Context

19Her husband, Joseph, was a righteous man, and he did not want to disgrace her publicly. So he decided to secretly end his engagement with her.

21She will give birth to a son, and you will call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

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Cross References

Genesis 46:3He said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not fear to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you a great nation.

Judges 13:3The angel of Yahweh appeared to the woman and said to her, “See now, you have been unable to become pregnant, and you have not given birth, but you will become pregnant and you will give birth to a son.

1 Kings 17:13Elijah said to her, “Do not fear. Go and do as you have said, but make me a little bread first and bring it out to me. Then afterward make some for you and for your son.

Job 33:15In a dream, in a vision of the night, 1 when deep sleep falls upon men, 1 in slumber on the bed— 1

Psalms 94:19When cares within me are many, your consolations make me happy. 1

Psalms 143:8Let me hear your covenant faithfulness in the morning, 1 for I trust in you. 1 Show me the way where I should walk, 1 for I lift up my soul to you. 1

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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