Devine Scripture

Matthew 1:20

Matthew chapter 1 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But when he thought on these things, behold, an 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 Spirit.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But when he thought on these things, behold, an 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 Spirit.

Context

v.19And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

v.20This passage

v.21And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 1:19

    And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

  • Genesis 46:3

    And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:

  • Matthew 2:22

    But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither; and being warned of God in a dream, he withdrew into the parts of Galilee,

  • Psalms 143:8

    Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.

  • Numbers 12:6

    And he said, Hear now my words: if there be a prophet among you, I Jehovah will make myself known unto him in a vision, I will speak with him in a dream.

  • Psalms 119:125

    I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.