Matthew 1:16

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“and Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was begotten Jesus, who is named Christ.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 1:16 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 1:18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
  2. Matthew 2:13When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”
  3. Matthew 27:17So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
  4. Matthew 27:22“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”
  5. Mark 6:3Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.
  6. Luke 1:27to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.
  7. Luke 1:31Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
  8. Luke 2:4So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.
  9. Luke 2:7And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
  10. Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
  11. Luke 2:48When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
  12. Luke 3:23Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,
  13. Luke 4:22All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
  14. John 4:25The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.”

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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