Matthew 1:17-19
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
17 So all[a] the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation of Babylon are fourteen generations, and from the deportation of Babylon to the Christ are fourteen generations.
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18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: His mother Mary having been promised-in-marriage[b] to Joseph, before they came-together she was found having a child in the womb by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband[c], being righteous and not wanting to publicly-expose[d] her, intended to send her away[e] secretly[f].
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- Matthew 1:17 That is, all the ones Matthew names above. He limits his list to fourteen in each group.
- Matthew 1:18 That is, by her parents, according to their custom.
- Matthew 1:19 A man would be regarded as such even during the betrothal period.
- Matthew 1:19 Or, make a public example of, disgrace.
- Matthew 1:19 That is, divorce, a term used in that culture even during the period of betrothal.
- Matthew 1:19 Or, privately, quietly.
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