Matthew 1:17-19
Legacy Standard Bible
17 Therefore all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David to the (A)deportation to Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the (B)deportation to Babylon to [a]the Christ, fourteen generations.
The Conception and Birth of Jesus
18 Now the birth of Jesus [b]Christ was as follows: when His (C)mother Mary had been [c]betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was (D)found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned [d](E)to send her away secretly.
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- Matthew 1:17 Messiah
- Matthew 1:18 The Messiah
- Matthew 1:18 The first stage of marriage in ancient Jewish culture, usually lasting for a year before the wedding night, more legal than an engagement
- Matthew 1:19 Or to divorce her
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