The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.

So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.

The Birth of Jesus Christ

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.

and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.

Christ Came to Fulfill the Law

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”

Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.

Whose Son Is the Christ?

Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,

saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.”

Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ.

For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.

Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it.

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, “I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.”

saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?”

So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said, “Let him be crucified!”