Matthew 1:18
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.”Matthew 1:18
What Does Matthew 1:18 Mean?
Matthew 1:18 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 1:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 4:4“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,”Luke 1:35“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”Luke 1:27“To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.”Job 14:4“Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.”Matthew 1:20“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.”Hebrews 10:5“Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:”Genesis 3:15“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”Job 15:14“What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?”Hebrews 7:26“For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;”Deuteronomy 22:23“If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;”Matthew 1:1“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”Luke 1:25“Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.”Luke 2:5“To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.”Matthew 12:46“While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.”Genesis 19:14“And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.”Genesis 29:21“And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.”Deuteronomy 20:7“And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.”Ezekiel 16:38“And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy.”Matthew 1:16“And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.”John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
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