Matthew 1:25

and had no marital relations with her until she had brought forth a son; and he named him Jesus.

New Heart English Bible

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

24And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

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Cross References

Exodus 13:2"Sanctify to me all of the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of animal. It is mine."

2 Samuel 6:23Michal the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death.

Matthew 1:21And 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."

Luke 2:21When eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, his name was called Jesus, which was 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 →

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