Matthew 1:18-25 (NKJV)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to
Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then
Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example,
was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things,
behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David,
do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the
Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He
will save His people from their sins.”
22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through
the prophet, saying: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they
shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded
him and took to him his wife, 25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her
firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.