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Matthew 1:18

Matthew 1:18
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now the birth of Jesus Christ,.... The Evangelist having finished the genealogy of Christ, proceeds to give an account of his birth, which includes both his conception and bringing forth; and which he…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Now the birth of Jesus Christ - The circumstances attending his birth. Was on this wise - In this manner. Espoused - Betrothed, or engaged to be married. There was commonly an interval of ten or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 1:18-25

The mystery of Christ's incarnation is to be adored, not pried into. If we know not the way of the Spirit in the formation of common persons, nor how the bones are formed in the womb of any one that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 1:18-25

The Birth of Jesus Christ. Luk 1:26-56; Luk 2:4-7

St Mark and St John give no account of the birth of Jesus, St Luke narrates several particulars not recorded by Matthew, (1) the annunciation, (2)…