Matthew 1:24-25
King James Version
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.
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Matthew 1:24-25
New King James Version
24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 25 and [a]did not know her till she had brought forth (A)her[b] firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.
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- Matthew 1:25 Kept her a virgin
- Matthew 1:25 NU a Son
Matthew 1:24-25
English Standard Version
24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And (A)he called his name Jesus.
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