Matthew 1:18

Updated: June 3, 2025
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This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{G1161} the birth{G1083} of Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547} was{G2258}{(G5713)} on this wise{G3779}: When as{G1063} his{G846} mother{G3384} Mary{G3137} was espoused{G3423}{(G5685)} to Joseph{G2501}, before{G4250}{G2228} they{G846} came together{G4905}{(G5629)}, she was found{G2147}{(G5681)} with child{G1722}{G1064}{G2192}{(G5723)} of{G1537} the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}.
KJV with Strongs
Now the birth of Yeshua the Mashiach was-being thus: His mother Miryam having-been-betrothed to Yosef, before their coming-together she was-found having in womb from Ruach HaKodesh*.
The F.O.G
The extraordinary circumstances of Jesus the Messiah's birth unfolded like this: His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they came together in marriage, she was found to be carrying a child through the Holy Spirit's miraculous work.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And of Jesus Christ, the birth was thus: For his mother Mary having been betrothed to Joseph, before their coming together she was found to have conceived from the Holy Spirit,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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