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Matthew 01:18–25

Matthew 01:18–253 matched frames1 pivot

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A 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 Spirit.
- B 19-20 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 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 Spirit.
  - C 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
    - D 22-23 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 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.
  - C' 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife.
- B' 25a And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son:
A' 25b and he called his name JESUS.

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