This is the book of the generations of Jesus Christ: the son of David, the son also of Abraham.

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

All the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; And from David unto the captivity of Babylon are fourteen generations; And from the captivity of Babylon unto Christ are also fourteen generations.

The birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came to dwell together, she was found with child by the holy ghost.

And he gathered all the chief Priests and Scribes of the people, and asked of them where Christ should be born.

When John, being in prison, heard the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said unto him,

Simon Peter answered, and said, "Thou art Christ, the son of the living God."

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

saying, "What think ye of Christ? Whose son is he?" They said unto him, "The son of David."

But ye shall not suffer yourselves to be called Rabbi, for one is your master, that is, to wit, Christ, and all ye are brethren.

Be not called masters, for there is but one, your master, and he is 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 is Christ': believe it not:

for there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets and shall do great miracles and wonders. Insomuch that if it were possible, even the very elect should be deceived.

But Jesus held his peace. And the chief priest answered, and said to him, "I charge thee in the name of the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be Christ the son of God."

saying, "Tell us, thou Christ, who is he that smote thee?"

And when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, "Whether will ye that I give loose unto you: Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?"

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