1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

²² And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

³⁴ And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.

³ Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

⁸ Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

¹⁶ I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.