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Matthew 1:20

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, you son of David, fear not to take unto you Mary your wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. (o. pneuma)

Updated King James Version

In The King James Version

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 conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

In Context

19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privately.

21And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

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Cross References

Genesis 46:3And he said, I am God, the God of your father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of you a great nation:

Judges 13:3And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, you are barren, and bear not: but you shall conceive, and bear a son.

1 Kings 17:13And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as you have said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for you and for your son.

Job 33:15In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;

Psalms 94:19In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul.

Psalms 143:8Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning; for in you do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto 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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