Matthew 1:24

Translations

Modern

When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife.

Traditional

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Literal

And Joseph, having been awoken from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and received his wife.

Latin

Exsurgens autem Joseph a somno, fecit sicut præcepit ei angelus Domini, et accepit conjugem suam.

Original

Greek

English

When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife.

Notes

Matthew 1:1–2:23

This story shows how certain parts of the life of Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This includes:

his family history and birth (chapter 1), and
the places he lived as a child (chapter 2).

The story also shows how efforts to stop the plan of God do not work (2:1–15; see also 27:62–66).

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels The Birth of Christ The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

An Angel Speaks to Joseph in a Dreamc. 5 BC

Related verses

James 2:21–26
Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
John 15:14
You are My friends if you do what I command you.
Exodus 40:16
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.
Hebrews 11:7–8
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Exodus 40:27
…and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him.
Exodus 40:32
They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
John 2:5–8
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
Genesis 22:2–3
“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”
Genesis 7:5
And Noah did all that the LORD had commanded him.
Exodus 40:25
…and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.
Genesis 6:22
So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.
Exodus 40:19
Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Parallels

Isaiah 7:10–16 Luke 2:1–7

People

Joseph: Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus

Glossary

Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Joseph Mary Ruth, Book of Sleep Virgin Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Called Angel of the Lord Continence: Joseph, Husband of Mary Faith: Joseph, in Obeying the Vision About Mary and to Flee Into Egypt Jesus, the Christ: An Angel Appears to Joseph Concerning Mary (At Nazareth) Joseph: Husband of Mary Joseph: Husband of Mary: An Angel Appears and Testifies to the Innocence of his Betrothed Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Obedience to God: Joseph Obedience: Joseph

Matthew 1:24

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