The book of the generation 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 to the Babylonish captivity are fourteen generations, and from the Babylonish captivity to Christ are fourteen generations.

Now the birth of Christ was on this wise: His mother Mary, being espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

And having assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he demanded of them, Where the Christ was to be born?

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

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

Then charged he his disciples, to tell no one, that he was the Christ.

And they sent to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth; neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying, What think ye of Christ?

Neither be ye called Masters; for one is your Master, even Christ.

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

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

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answering said to him, I adjure thee by the living God, to tell us, if thou art the Christ, the Son of God?

Saying, Prophesy to us, thou Christ, who is he that smote thee?

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

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