18. 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.
19. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing
to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away
privily.
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.
21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his
name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth
a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being
interpreted is, God with us.
24. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the
Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25. And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn
son: and he called his name JESUS.
