Matthew 1:19-21
New King James Version
19 Then Joseph her husband, being [a]a just man, and not wanting (A)to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, (B)for that which is [b]conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 (C)And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name [c]Jesus, (D)for He will save His people from their sins.”
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- Matthew 1:19 an upright
- Matthew 1:20 Lit. begotten
- Matthew 1:21 Lit. Savior
Matthew 1:19-21
Legacy Standard Bible
19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned [a](A)to send her away secretly. 20 But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the [b]Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “(B)Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for [c]the One who has been [d]conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bear a Son; and (C)you shall call His name Jesus, for [e]He (D)will save His people from their sins.”
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- Matthew 1:19 Or to divorce her
- Matthew 1:20 In OT, Yahweh, cf. 2 Kin 1:3
- Matthew 1:20 Lit that which
- Matthew 1:20 Lit begotten
- Matthew 1:21 Lit He Himself
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