He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. Cross References 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. Luke 2:1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire. Luke 2:3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 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. Luke 2:6 While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. Treasury of Scripture To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Deuteronomy 22:22-27 Matthew 1:18,19 |