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Matthew 1

Matthew 1:25

The Birth of Jesus · Matthew 1:18–25
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Translations

Modern
But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.
Traditional
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Literal
And he did not know her until she bore a Son, and he called His name Jesus.
Latin
Et non cognoscebat eam donec peperit filium suum primogenitum: et vocavit nomen ejus Jesum.

Original

Greek
English
But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.

Notes

Matthew 1:25

  • he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son: this might indicate that Joseph had sexual relations with Mary after Jesus was born. (Some traditions teach that Mary remained a virgin throughout her life.)

  • Joseph named him Jesus, showing he accepted the child as his own.

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).

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 7:10–16 Luke 2:1–7

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Continence: Joseph, Husband of Mary Jesus, the Christ: An Angel Appears to Joseph Concerning Mary (At Nazareth) Joseph: Husband of Mary Joseph: Husband of Mary: Jesus Born To Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Birth The Virgin Mary