The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham.

And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, being called Christ, the anointed.

Therefore all the generations from Abraham to David, fourteen generations; and from David to the transferring of Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the transferring of Babylon to Christ, fourteen generations.

And the generation of Jesus Christ was thus: for Mary his mother having been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child by the Holy Ghost.

And assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where Christ should be born.

And John having heard in prison the works of Christ, having sent two of his disciples,

And Simon Peter having answered, said, Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.

Then he enjoined his disciples that they say to none that he is Jesus Christ.

Saying, What seems to you about Christ? Whose son is he They say to him, David's.

And be ye not called Rabbi: for one is your guide, Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Nor be ye called leaders, for one is your Leader, Christ.

For many shall come upon my name, saying, I am Christ; and deceive many.

Then if any say to you, Behold, here Christ, or there; believe ye not.

But Jesus was silent. And the chief priest having answered, said to him, I cause thee to swear by the living God, that thou tell us, if thou art Christ, the Son of God.

Saying, Prophesy to us, O Christ, Who is he having struck thee

Therefore they assembled together, Pilate laid to them, Whom will ye I shall loose to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, called Christ?

Pilate says to them, What then shall I do with Jesus, called Christ? They all say to him, Let him be crucified.,