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Matthew 1:20

Matthew 1:20
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But while he thought on these things,.... While he was revolving them in his mind, considering what was most fit and proper to be done, whether to dismiss her publicly or privately; while he was…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He thought on these things - He did not act hastily. He did not take the course which the law would have permitted him to do, if he had been hasty, violent, or unjust. It was a case deeply affecting…

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)…