Matthew 1:18

The Passion Translation

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother, Mary, had promised Joseph to be his wife, but while she was still a virgin she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Cross References

Hebrews 10:5

So when Jesus the Messiah came into the world he said, “Since your ultimate desire was not another animal sacrifice, you have clothed me with a body that I might offer myself instead!

Genesis 3:15

And I will place great hostility between you and the woman, and between her seed and yours. He will crush your head as you crush his heel.”

Hebrews 7:26

He is the High Priest who perfectly fits our need—holy, without a trace of evil, without the ability to deceive, incapable of sin, and exalted beyond the heavens!

Luke 1:25

With joy she exclaimed, “See how kind it is of God to gaze upon me and take away the disgrace of my barrenness!”

Matthew 1:1

This is the scroll of the genealogy of Jesus, the Anointed One, the son of David and descendant of Abraham.

Matthew 2:11

When they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, they fell to the ground at his feet and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests full of gifts and presented him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 12:46

While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers came and stood outside, asking for him to come out and speak with them.