Matthew 1:25
He made Mary his wife, but did not live with her as her husband until after the birth of her son; and to this son he gave the name Jesus.
Twentieth Century 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
24When Joseph awoke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him.
Cross References
Matthew 1:21She shall give birth to a son; and you shall give him the name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”
Luke 2:21Eight days after the birth of the child, when it was time to circumcise him, he received the name Jesus — the name given him by the angel before his conception.
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 →