The Genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

and Jacob of Joseph the husband of Mary, who was the mother of JESUS who is called CHRIST.

There are therefore, in all, fourteen generations from Abraham to David; fourteen from David to the Removal to Babylon; and fourteen from the Removal to Babylon to the Christ.

The circumstances of the birth of Jesus Christ were these. After his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they were united in marriage, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.

So he assembled all the High Priests and Scribes of the people, and anxiously asked them where the Christ was to be born.

Now John had heard in prison about the Christ's doings, and he sent some of his disciples to inquire:

"You," replied Simon Peter, "are the Christ, the Son of the ever-living God."

Then He urged His disciples to tell no one that He was the Christ.

"What think you about the Christ," He said, "whose son is He?" "David's," they replied.

And do not accept the name of 'leader,' for your Leader is one alone--the Christ.

"for many will come assuming my name and saying 'I am the Christ;' and they will mislead many.

"If at that time any one should say to you, 'See, here is the Christ!' or 'Here!' give no credence to it.

Jesus however remained silent. Again the High Priest addressed Him. "In the name of the ever-living God," he said, "I now put you on your oath. Tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God."

while they taunted Him, saying, "Christ, prove yourself a Prophet by telling us who it was that struck you."

So when they were now assembled Pilate appealed to them. "Whom shall I release to you," he said, "Barabbas, or Jesus the so-called Christ?"

"What then," said Pilate, "shall I do with Jesus, the so-called Christ?" With one voice they shouted, "Let him be crucified!"

And coming out of their tombs after Christ's resurrection they entered the holy city and showed themselves to many.