Matthew 1:25

The Passion Translation

but they refrained from having sex until she gave birth to her firstborn son, whom they named “Jesus.”

Cross References

Luke 2:21

On the day of the baby’s circumcision ceremony, eight days after his birth, his parents gave him the name Jesus, the name prophesied by the angel before he was born.

Matthew 1:21

She will give birth to a son and you are to name him ‘Savior,’ for he is destined to give his life to save his people from their sins.”

Romans 8:29

For he knew all about us before we were born and he destined us from the beginning to share the likeness of his Son. This means the Son is the oldest among a vast family of brothers and sisters who will become just like him.

Matthew 1:24

When Joseph woke from his dream, he did all that the angel of the Lord instructed him to do. He took Mary to be his wife,

Luke 1:31

You will become pregnant with a baby boy, and you are to name him Jesus.