Matthew 1:20

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Joseph had this in mind when an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. The angel said to him, “Joseph, descendant of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife. She is pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Cross References

Genesis 31:11

In the dream the Messenger of God called to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I answered, ‘Yes, here I am.’

Genesis 46:3

“I am God, the God of your father,” he said. “Don’t be afraid to go to Egypt, because I will make you a great nation there.

1 Kings 17:13

Then Elijah told her, “Don’t be afraid. Go home, and do as you’ve said. But first make a small loaf and bring it to me. Then prepare something for yourself and your son.

1 Kings 3:5

In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. He said, “What can I give you?”

Psalm 119:125

I am your servant. Help me understand so that I may come to know your written instructions.

Psalm 143:8

Let me hear about your mercy in the morning, because I trust you. Let me know the way that I should go, because I long for you.

Psalm 94:19

When I worried about many things, your assuring words soothed my soul.

Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of righteous people are fair. The advice of wicked people is treacherous.

Isaiah 26:3

With perfect peace you will protect those whose minds cannot be changed, because they trust you.

Isaiah 30:21

You will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way. Follow it, whether it turns to the right or to the left.”

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to me, you people who know righteousness, you people who have my teachings in your hearts. Don’t be afraid of being insulted by people. Don’t be discouraged by their ridicule.

Isaiah 7:13

“Listen now, descendants of David,” Isaiah said. “Isn’t it enough that you try the patience of mortals? Must you also try the patience of my God?

Isaiah 7:2

When word reached David’s family that the Arameans had made an alliance with Ephraim, the hearts of the king and his people were shaken as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind.

Jeremiah 31:22

How long will you wander around, you unfaithful people? The Lord will create something new on earth: A woman will protect a man.

Jeremiah 33:26

Then I would reject the descendants of Jacob and of my servant David. I would not let any of David’s descendants rule the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. However, I will restore their fortunes and love them.”

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah, son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men. He said, “Don’t be afraid to serve the Babylonians. Live in this country, serve the king of Babylon, and you will prosper.

Joel 2:28

“After this, I will pour my Spirit on everyone. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.

Numbers 12:6

He said, “Listen to my words: When there are prophets of the Lord among you, I make myself known to them in visions or speak to them in dreams.

Matthew 1:18

The birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way: His mother Mary had been promised to Joseph in marriage. But before they were married, Mary realized that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 2:12

God warned them in a dream not to go back to Herod. So they left for their country by another road.

Matthew 2:13

After they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. The angel said to him, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, because Herod intends to search for the child and kill him.”

Matthew 2:19

After Herod was dead, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.

Matthew 2:22

But when he heard that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod as king of Judea, Joseph was afraid to go there. Warned in a dream, he left for Galilee

Matthew 27:19

While Pilate was judging the case, his wife sent him a message. It said, “Leave that innocent man alone. I’ve been very upset today because of a dream I had about him.”

Matthew 28:5

The angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid! I know you’re looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

Luke 1:19

The angel answered him, “I’m Gabriel! I stand in God’s presence. God sent me to tell you this good news.

Luke 2:4

So Joseph went from Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a Judean city called Bethlehem. Joseph, a descendant of King David, went to Bethlehem because David had been born there.

Acts 5:19

But at night an angel from the Lord opened the doors to their cell and led them out of the prison.

Revelation 19:7

Let us rejoice, be happy, and give him glory because it’s time for the marriage of the lamb. His bride has made herself ready.

Judges 13:3

The Messenger of the Lord appeared to her and said, “You’ve never been able to have a child, but now you will become pregnant and have a son.