Matthew 1:18 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

WHEN Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place under these circumstances: When His mother Mary had been promised in marriage to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be pregnant [through the power] of the Holy Spirit.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

Common English Bible

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. When Mary his mother was engaged to Joseph, before they were married, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Now the procreation of the Christ occurred in this way. After his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they lived together, she was found to have conceived in her womb by the Holy Spirit.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Now the generation of Christ was in this wise. When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child, of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 1:18 Cross References

Genesis 3:15

5 I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed: she shall crush thy head, and thou shalt lie in wait for her heel.

Job 14:4

At the scent of water, it shall spring, and bring forth leaves, as when it was first planted.

Job 15:14

9 To whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger hath passed among them.

Matthew 1:1

And Ozias begot Joatham. And Joatham begot Achaz. And Achaz begot Ezechias.

Matthew 12:46

And whilst he soweth some fell by the way side, and the birds of the air came and ate them up.

Matthew 2:11

9 But when Herod was dead, behold an angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph in Egypt,

Luke 1:25

3 And of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Luke 2:5

3 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:

Deuteronomy 22:23

8 If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, who is not espoused, and taking her, lie with her, and the matter come to judgment :

Hebrews 10:5

4 For by one oblation he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

Hebrews 7:26

For if that former had been faultless, there should not indeed a place have been sought for a second.