New TestamentMatthewThe Birth of Jesus Christ · 1:17–251:17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.1:18 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.1:19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.1:20 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 conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.1:22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.1:24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:1:25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
