Matthew 1:20

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Matthew 1:20

But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:18

The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After His mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 2:13

After they were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Get up! Take the child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to destroy Him.”

Matthew 2:19

After Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

Matthew 2:22

But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee.

Luke 2:4

And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David,

Genesis 31:11

In that dream the Angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’

Genesis 46:3

God said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.

Numbers 12:6

He said:

“Listen to what I say:
If there is a prophet among you from the Lord,
I make Myself known to him in a vision;
I speak with him in a dream.

Judges 13:3

The Angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are unable to conceive and have no children, but you will conceive and give birth to a son.

Judges 13:8-9

Manoah prayed to the Lord and said, “Please Lord, let the man of God you sent come again to us and teach us what we should do for the boy who will be born.”

1 Kings 17:13

Then Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid; go and do as you have said. But first make me a small loaf from it and bring it out to me. Afterward, you may make some for yourself and your son,

Job 4:13-16

Among unsettling thoughts from visions in the night,
when deep sleep descends on men,

Job 33:15-17

In a dream, a vision in the night,
when deep sleep falls on people
as they slumber on their beds,

Psalm 25:8-9

The Lord is good and upright;
therefore He shows sinners the way.

Psalm 94:19

When I am filled with cares,
Your comfort brings me joy.

Psalm 119:125

I am Your servant; give me understanding
so that I may know Your decrees.

Psalm 143:8

Let me experience
Your faithful love in the morning,
for I trust in You.
Reveal to me the way I should go
because I long for You.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding;

Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.

Isaiah 7:2

When it became known to the house of David that Aram had occupied Ephraim, the heart of Ahaz and the hearts of his people trembled like trees of a forest shaking in the wind.

Isaiah 7:13

Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men? Will you also try the patience of my God?

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep the mind that is dependent on You
in perfect peace,
for it is trusting in You.

Isaiah 30:21

and whenever you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to Me, you who know righteousness,
the people in whose heart is My instruction:
do not fear disgrace by men,
and do not be shattered by their taunts.

Jeremiah 31:22

How long will you turn here and there,
faithless daughter?
For the Lord creates something new in the land—
a female will shelter a man.

Jeremiah 33:26

then I might also reject the seed of Jacob and of My servant David—not taking from his descendants rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Instead, I will restore their fortunes and have compassion on them.”

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, “Don’t be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well for you.

Joel 2:28

After this
I will pour out My Spirit on all humanity;
then your sons and your daughters will prophesy,
your old men will have dreams,
and your young men will see visions.

Matthew 28:5

But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.

Luke 1:10-13

At the hour of incense the whole assembly of the people was praying outside.

Luke 1:19

The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and tell you this good news.

Luke 1:26-38

In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,

Luke 2:8-14

In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Matthew 1:20

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

While

In

Joseph

Isaiah 7:2

Jeremiah 33:26

Luke 2:4

Fear not

That

Matthew 1:18

Jeremiah 31:22

Bible References

While

The Lord is good and upright;
therefore He shows sinners the way.

When I am filled with cares,
Your comfort brings me joy.

I am Your servant; give me understanding
so that I may know Your decrees.

Let me experience
Your faithful love in the morning,
for I trust in You.
Reveal to me the way I should go
because I long for You.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding;

The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.

You will keep the mind that is dependent on You
in perfect peace,
for it is trusting in You.

and whenever you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

In

In that dream the Angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’

He said:

“Listen to what I say:
If there is a prophet among you from the Lord,
I make Myself known to him in a vision;
I speak with him in a dream.

Among unsettling thoughts from visions in the night,
when deep sleep descends on men,

In a dream, a vision in the night,
when deep sleep falls on people
as they slumber on their beds,

After this

I will pour out My Spirit on all humanity;
then your sons and your daughters will prophesy,
your old men will have dreams,
and your young men will see visions.

Joseph

When it became known to the house of David that Aram had occupied Ephraim, the heart of Ahaz and the hearts of his people trembled like trees of a forest shaking in the wind.

And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David,

Fear not

But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.

God said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.

Then Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid; go and do as you have said. But first make me a small loaf from it and bring it out to me. Afterward, you may make some for yourself and your son,

Listen to Me, you who know righteousness,
the people in whose heart is My instruction:
do not fear disgrace by men,
and do not be shattered by their taunts.

Then the angel told her:

Do not be afraid, Mary,
for you have found favor with God.

That

The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After His mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

How long will you turn here and there,
faithless daughter?
For the Lord creates something new in the land—
a female will shelter a man.