New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update

Matthew 1:18

Conception and Birth of Jesus

18 Now the birth of Jesus 1Christ was as follows: when His amother Mary had been 2betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was bfound to be with child by the Holy Spirit.

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I.e. The Messiah

a

Matt 12:46; Luke 1:27

2

The first stage of marriage in Jewish culture, usually lasting for a year before the wedding night, more legal than an engagement

b

Luke 1:35

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