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

The birth of Jesus Christ was thus: His mother Mary, having been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, was found having gestation from the Holy Ghost.

And Joseph her husband, being righteous and not wishing to expose her publicly, determined to send her away secretly.

And he meditating on these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying; Joseph, son of David, do not fear to receive Mary thy wife; for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit;

And Joseph rising from sleep did as the angel of the Lord commanded him;

And they having gone away, behold, the angel of the Lord appears in a dream to Joseph, saying; Having arisen, take the young child and His mother, and fly into Egypt; and be thou there until I may speak to thee; for Herod is about to seek the young child in order to destroy Him.

And Herod having died, behold, the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in Egypt in a dream, saying;

And it being evening, a rich man came from Arimathea, whose name was Joseph, who himself also was a disciple to Jesus.

and Joseph having received the body, wrapped it in clean linen,