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Matthew 1:17-19
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
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.
Matthew 1:17-19
New International Version
Matthew 1:17-19
New International Version
17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah.
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18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.(A) 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet[b] did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce(B) her quietly.
Footnotes
- Matthew 1:18 Or The origin of Jesus the Messiah was like this
- Matthew 1:19 Or was a righteous man and
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