Matthew 1:25

and knew her not, until she had brought forth a son,—and he called his name Jesus.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, awaking, from his sleep, did as the messenger of the Lord directed him,—and took unto him his wife;

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Cross References

Exodus 13:2Hallow to me every firstborn, that which any female first beareth among the sons of Israel, among men and among beasts,—mine! it is.

2 Samuel 6:23Therefore, Michal Saul’s daughter, had no child,—unto the day of her death.

Matthew 1:21Moreover she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus,—for, he, will save his people from their sins.

Luke 2:21And, when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, then was his name called, Jesus,—which it was called by the messenger, 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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