Matthew 1:18

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

The birth

Luke 1:27

Of the

General references

Luke 1:27

Luke 2:5

Bible References

The birth

to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. The virgin's name was Mary.

Of the

"The Lord has done this for me, and at this time [in my life] He has favored me by removing the stigma placed on me by people [i.e., for not having children]."

But, when [God's] timing fully arrived, He sent His Son, born to a woman [i.e., Mary], born during [the time when] the law [of Moses was still in effect],

For Jesus was a very suitable head priest for us [i.e., He meets our needs very well], because He was holy, innocent, without [moral] corruption, separated from sinners and [exalted] above the heavens.

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said [to God], [Psa. 40:6-8 LXX], "You did not want an [animal] sacrifice and an offering, but you prepared a body for me [to sacrifice].

General references

to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. The virgin's name was Mary.

[He went] to register, along with Mary, who was engaged to him and who was pregnant [at the time].