Matthew 1:20

New American Bible - revised edition

Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.

Cross References

Genesis 31:11

In the dream God’s angel said to me, ‘Jacob!’ and I replied, ‘Here I am!’

Genesis 46:3

Then he said: I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you a great nation.

1 Kings 17:13

Elijah said to her, “Do not be afraid. Go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake and bring it to me. Afterwards you can prepare something for yourself and your son.

1 Kings 3:5

In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said: Whatever you ask I shall give you.

Psalm 119:125

I am your servant; give me discernment that I may know your testimonies.

Psalm 143:8

In the morning let me hear of your mercy, for in you I trust. Show me the path I should walk, for I entrust my life to you.

Psalm 94:19

When cares increase within me, your comfort gives me joy.

Proverbs 12:5

The plans of the just are right; the designs of the wicked are deceit.

Isaiah 26:3

With firm purpose you maintain peace; in peace, because of our trust in you.”

Isaiah 30:21

And your ears shall hear a word behind you: “This is the way; walk in it,” when you would turn to the right or the left.

Isaiah 51:7

Hear me, you who know justice, you people who have my teaching at heart: Do not fear the reproach of others; remain firm at their revilings.

Isaiah 7:13

Then he said: Listen, house of David! Is it not enough that you weary human beings? Must you also weary my God?

Isaiah 7:2

When word came to the house of David that Aram had allied itself with Ephraim, the heart of the king and heart of the people trembled, as the trees of the forest tremble in the wind.

Jeremiah 31:22

How long will you continue to hesitate, rebellious daughter? The Lord has created a new thing upon the earth: woman encompasses man.

Jeremiah 33:26

then I will also reject the descendants of Jacob and of David my servant, no longer selecting from his descendants rulers for the offspring of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Yes, I will restore their fortunes and show them mercy.

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah, son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men: “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Stay in the land and serve the king of Babylon, so that everything may go well with you.

Numbers 12:6

the Lord said: Now listen to my words: If there are prophets among you, in visions I reveal myself to them, in dreams I speak to them;

Matthew 1:18

Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit.

Matthew 2:12

And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way. The Flight to Egypt.

Matthew 2:13

When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.”

Matthew 2:19

When Herod had died, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

Matthew 2:22

But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go back there. And because he had been warned in a dream, he departed for the region of Galilee.

Matthew 27:19

While he was still seated on the bench, his wife sent him a message, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man. I suffered much in a dream today because of him.”

Matthew 28:5

Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified.

Luke 1:19

And the angel said to him in reply, “I am Gabriel, who stand before God. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news.

Luke 2:4

And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

Acts 5:19

But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said,

Revelation 19:7

Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory. For the wedding day of the Lamb has come, his bride has made herself ready.

Judges 13:3

An angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her: Though you are barren and have had no children, you will conceive and bear a son.