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

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

So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way: When his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit.

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

And Simon Peter answered, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

Saying, What think you of Christ? whose son is he? They said unto him, The son of David.

But you be not called Rabbi: for one is your Teacher, even Christ; and all you are brothers.

Neither be you called masters: for one is your Teacher, even Christ.

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

Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you be the Christ, the Son of God.

Saying, Prophesy unto us, you Christ, Who is he that struck you?

Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will you that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?

Pilate said unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus who is called Christ? They all said unto him, Let him be crucified.