Matthew 1:21

And she will bring forth a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins."

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In The King James Version

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

In Context

20But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

22Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

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Cross References

Genesis 17:19God said, "No, but Sarah, your wife, will bear you a son. You shall call his name Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant for his seed after him.

Genesis 18:10Then he said, "I will certainly return to you when the season comes round. Behold, Sarah your wife will have a son."Sarah heard in the tent door, which was behind him.

2 Kings 4:16He said, "At this season, when the time comes around, you will embrace a son."She said, "No, my lord, you man of God, do not lie to your handmaid."

Isaiah 12:1In that day you will say, "I will give thanks to you, the Lord; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.

Jeremiah 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name by which he shall be called: 'The Lord our righteousness.'

Ezekiel 36:25I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse 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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