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Matthew 1:18-20

18 The Birth of Jesus Christ
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.

19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Cross References for Matthew 1:18-20

Genesis 3:15 - And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will c... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:15

Matthew 1:1 - The Genealogy of Jesus A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of A... Click to read the verse Matthew 1:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:1

Luke 1:35 - The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will ov... Click to read the verse Luke 1:35 Click to read the verse Luke 1:35

Job 14:4 - Who can bring what is pure from the impure? No one! Click to read the verse Job 14:4 Click to read the verse Job 14:4

Genesis 19:14 - So Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were pledged to marry his daughters. He said,... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:14

Matthew 1:20 - But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Jo... Click to read the verse Matthew 1:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:20

Hebrews 7:26 - Such a high priest meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exa... Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:26 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:26

Genesis 29:21 - Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife. My time is completed, and I want to lie with her.” Click to read the verse Genesis 29:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 29:21

Luke 1:25 - “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away... Click to read the verse Luke 1:25 Click to read the verse Luke 1:25

Luke 1:27 - to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s na... Click to read the verse Luke 1:27 Click to read the verse Luke 1:27

John 14:26 - But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all th... Click to read the verse John 14:26 Click to read the verse John 14:26

Deuteronomy 20:7 - Has anyone become pledged to a woman and not married her? Let him go home, or he may die in bat... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 20:7 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 20:7

Galatians 4:4-5 - But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4-5 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4-5

Job 15:14 - “What is man, that he could be pure, or one born of woman, that he could be righteous? Click to read the verse Job 15:14 Click to read the verse Job 15:14

Luke 1:27-38 - to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s na... Click to read the verse Luke 1:27-38 Click to read the verse Luke 1:27-38

Hebrews 10:5 - Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:5

Matthew 12:46 - Jesus’ Mother and Brothers While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers ... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:46 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:46