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

Christ Born of Mary

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

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.

But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife,

The Flight into Egypt

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.”

The Home in Nazareth

Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb

Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus.

When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb

Now when evening had come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,

Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

So when he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.

Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,

And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.

And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.

When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it;

The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,

the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph,

the son of Maath, the son of Mattathiah, the son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah,

the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of Eliakim,

So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, “Is this not Joseph’s son?”

Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb

Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.

Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

And they said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How is it then that He says, ‘I have come down from heaven’ ?”

Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb

After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.

And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

The Patriarchs in Egypt

“And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him

And the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers, and Joseph’s family became known to the Pharaoh.

Then Joseph sent and called his father Jacob and all his relatives to him, seventy-five people.

till another king arose who did not know Joseph.

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.

of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed.