Matthew:1:18-25

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* Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise : When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph , before they came together , she was found with child of the Holy Ghost . * Then Joseph her husband , being a just man , and not willing to make her a publick example , was minded to put her away privily . * But while he thought on these things , behold , the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream , saying , Joseph , thou son of David , fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife : for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost . * And she shall bring forth a son , and thou shalt call his name JESUS : for he shall save his people from their sins . * Now all this was done , that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet , saying , * Behold , a virgin shall be with child , and shall bring forth a son , and they shall call his name Emmanuel , which being interpreted is , God with us . * Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him , and took unto him his wife : * And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son : and he called his name JESUS .

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