Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son

18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.(A)

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  1. Matthew 1:18 Or The origin of Jesus the Messiah was like this

18 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.

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Christ Born of Mary(A)

18 Now the (B)birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child (C)of the Holy Spirit.

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25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.(A)

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25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.

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25 and [a]did not know her till she had brought forth (A)her[b] firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.

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  1. Matthew 1:25 Kept her a virgin
  2. Matthew 1:25 NU a Son