Matthew 1:18-24

Matthew 1:18-24

[18] Now  of Jesus  Christ  on this wise:  his  mother  Mary  was espoused  to Joseph,  before  they  came together,  she was found  with child  of  the Holy  Ghost.  [19] Then  Joseph  her  husband,  a just  man, and  not  willing  her  was minded  her  away  privily.  [20] But  while he  thought on  behold,  the angel  of the Lord  appeared  unto him  in  a dream,  saying,  Joseph,  thou son  of David,  fear  not  to take  Mary  thy wife:  for  that which is conceived  in  her  of  the Holy  Ghost.  [21] And  she shall bring forth  a son,  and  thou shalt call  his  name  JESUS:  for  he  shall save  his  people  from  their  sins.  [22] Now  all  was done,  that  it might be fulfilled  which  of  the Lord  by  the prophet,  saying,  [23] Behold,  a virgin  shall be with child,  and  shall bring forth  a son,  and  they shall call  his  name  Emmanuel,  which  being interpreted  God  with  [24] Then  Joseph  from  sleep  did  as  the angel  of the Lord  had bidden  him,  and  took  unto him  his wife: