Matthew 1:16-18

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁶ Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom Jesus was born (who is called Christ).

¹⁷ So altogether there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen generations from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen generations from the Babylonian exile to Christ.

The Birth of Jesus Christ

¹⁸ This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother, Mary, was pledged in marriage^[a] to Joseph. Before they came together, she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit.