to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. Cross References Matthew 1:16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20 But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:28 The angel appeared to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. Treasury of Scripture To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. Luke 2:4,5 Genesis 3:15 Isaiah 7:14 |