Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way: when his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 14:18-20

But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. I ask you to have me excused.'

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier in active service gets entangled in civilian affairs, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

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And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.

Betrothed a wife

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Betrothed a wife

Matthew 1:18
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way: when his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit.

Lest he die

Luke 14:18
But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. I ask you to have me excused.'
2 Timothy 2:4
No soldier in active service gets entangled in civilian affairs, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.