Matthew 1:25

but did not live with her until after the birth of her son, whom he called Jesus.

Montgomery New Testament

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

24Now when Joseph awoke from his sleep he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him, and took his wife home,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:21"Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife home, for what is begotten in her is by the Holy Spirit; and she will bear a son, and you are to call him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."

Luke 2:21When eight days had passed, and the time had come to circumcise him, he was called Jesus, the name given him by the angel before his conception 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 →

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