Matthew 1:18

New International Version

Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son

¹⁸This 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)

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Matthew 1:18 Or The origin of Jesus the Messiah was like this

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Psalm 45:15

New International Version

¹⁵Led in with joy and gladness,^(A)
they enter the palace of the king.

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Psalm 45:15 in all English translations

Psalm 45:9-15

New International Version

⁹Daughters of kings^(A) are among your honored women;
at your right hand^(B) is the royal bride^(C) in gold of Ophir.^(D)

¹⁰Listen, daughter,^(E) and pay careful attention:^(F)
    Forget your people^(G) and your father’s house.
¹¹Let the king be enthralled by your beauty;^(H)
    honor^(I) him, for he is your lord.^(J)
¹²The city of Tyre^(K) will come with a gift,^[a]^(L)
    people of wealth will seek your favor.
¹³All glorious^(M) is the princess within her chamber;
    her gown is interwoven with gold.^(N)
¹⁴In embroidered garments^(O) she is led to the king;^(P)
    her virgin companions^(Q) follow her—
    those brought to be with her.
¹⁵Led in with joy and gladness,^(R)
    they enter the palace of the king.