The History of the life of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Jacob father of 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 Babylonian transmigration, are fourteen generations: and from the Babylonian transmigration unto Christ, are fourteen generations.

Now the manner of Christ's birth was this: his mother Mary being promised in marriage to Joseph, before they came together, she became pregnant by the holy Spirit.

and having assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he enquired of them where Christ was to be born.

in the mean time John having heard in his confinement of the actions of Christ, he sent two of his disciples to ask him,

Simon Peter made answer, thou art Christ the son of the living God.

Then he charged his disciples not to tell any man that he was the Christ.

what think ye of Christ? whose son is he to be? they answered, David's.

But don't you assume that title, for you have but one doctor, who is the Christ; as for you, you are all brethren alike.

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

but Jesus made no reply. and the high priest said to him, I conjure thee by the living God, to tell us, are you the Christ the son of God?

crying now Christ divine, who 't is that struck you?

therefore when they were assembled, Pilate said to them, who would you have releas'd? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?

Pilate replied, what shall I do then with Jesus, who is called Christ? they all cried out, let him be crucified.