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Matthew 1

Matthew 1:20

The Birth of Jesus · Matthew 1:18–25
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Translations

Modern
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Traditional
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.
Literal
But on his having pondered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph son of David, you should not be afraid to receive Mary as your wife, for that having been begotten in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Latin
Hæc autem eo cogitante, ecce angelus Domini apparuit in somnis ei, dicens: Joseph, fili David, noli timere accipere Mariam conjugem tuam: quod enim in ea natum est, de Spiritu Sancto est.

Original

Greek
English
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Notes

Matthew 1:20

The angel of the Lord told Joseph in a dream (see Matthew 2:12–13, 19, 22) that no one had seduced or harmed Mary. Instead, the baby was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:34–35). The Holy Spirit often plays a creative and life-giving role (Genesis 1:2; Ezekiel 37:1–14; John 3:5–8).

Matthew 1:1–2:23

This story shows how certain parts of the life of Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This includes:

  • his family history and birth (chapter 1), and

  • the places he lived as a child (chapter 2).

The story also shows how efforts to stop the plan of God do not work (2:1–15; see also 27:62–66).

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 7:10–16 Luke 2:1–7

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Joseph: Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus LORD: Names or title used to refer to God Mary: Mother of Jesus; wife of Joseph

Glossary

Annunciation Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Dreams Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Joseph Mary Ruth, Book of Sleep Son of God Virgin Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Called Angel of the Lord Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Joseph, in a Dream Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Announces the Birth of Jesus Angels: Announced: The Conception of Christ Conception: Miraculous: Mary Dream of Joseph, Concerning Mary's Innocence Dreams: Mentioned in Scripture of Joseph Faith: Joseph, in Obeying the Vision About Mary and to Flee Into Egypt God: Warning Joseph in Dreams Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: An Angel Appears to Joseph Concerning Mary (At Nazareth) Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Joseph: Husband of Mary Joseph: Husband of Mary: An Angel Appears and Testifies to the Innocence of his Betrothed Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Trinity: The Holy