The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

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

So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.

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

Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

Then he commanded the disciples that they should tell no one that he was Jesus the Christ.

saying, "What do you think of the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "Of David."

But don't you be called 'Rabbi,' for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers.

Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ.

For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will lead many astray.

"Then if any man tells you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or, 'There,' don't believe it.

For there will arise false christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

But Jesus held his peace. The high priest answered him, "I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God."

saying, "Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who hit you?"

When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?"

Pilate said to them, "What then shall I do to Jesus, who is called Christ?" They all said to him, "Let him be crucified!"