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Matthew 1

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  1. 1The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.59 cross-references: Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:16, Romans 1:3, Revelation 22:16, Psalms 132:11
  2. 2Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;32 cross-references: Acts 7:8, Hebrews 11:17–18, Genesis 21:2–5, Genesis 25:26, Genesis 46:8–27
  3. 3And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;25 cross-references: Genesis 38:29–30, Genesis 46:12, 1 Chronicles 4:1, Ruth 4:18–22, Genesis 38:24–27
  4. 4And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;15 cross-references: 1 Chronicles 2:10–12, Numbers 7:12, Numbers 1:7, Numbers 2:3, Luke 3:32
  5. 5And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;20 cross-references: Hebrews 11:31, Ruth 1:16–17, James 2:25, Ruth 1:22 – Ruth 2:4, Ruth 1:4
  6. 6And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;37 cross-references: 1 Samuel 17:12, 1 Kings 15:5, 2 Samuel 12:24–25, 2 Samuel 11:26–27, 2 Samuel 23:1
  7. 7And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;16 cross-references: 2 Chronicles 14:1–15, 2 Chronicles 12:1, 1 Kings 15:8–23, 1 Chronicles 3:10–14, 1 Kings 11:43 – 1 Kings 12:24
  8. 8And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;17 cross-references: 1 Chronicles 3:11, 2 Chronicles 26:1–23, 1 Kings 22:2–50, 2 Kings 3:1, 2 Kings 8:16
  9. 9And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;16 cross-references: 2 Kings 15:32 – 2 Kings 16:20, 1 Chronicles 3:11–13, 2 Chronicles 26:21, 2 Kings 18:1–20, 2 Kings 15:7
  10. 10And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;15 cross-references: 2 Chronicles 32:33 – 2 Chronicles 35:27, 2 Kings 20:21 – 2 Kings 23:30, 1 Kings 13:2, Jeremiah 1:2–3, 1 Chronicles 3:13–15
  11. 11And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:20 cross-references: Jeremiah 27:20, Jeremiah 52:11–15, Daniel 1:2, Jeremiah 52:28–30, 2 Chronicles 36:20
  12. 12And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;23 cross-references: 1 Chronicles 3:17, Ezra 3:2, Haggai 1:14, Luke 3:27, 1 Chronicles 3:19–24
  13. 13And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
  14. 14And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
  15. 15And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
  16. 16And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.23 cross-references: Matthew 27:17, John 4:25, Matthew 27:22, Luke 3:23, Luke 1:31–35
  17. 17So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.7 cross-references: 2 Kings 24:14, Matthew 1:11–12, Jeremiah 27:20, John 1:41, Matthew 11:2
  18. 18Now 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.23 cross-references: Galatians 4:4–5, Luke 1:27–38, Job 14:4, Hebrews 10:5, Genesis 3:15
  19. 19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.17 cross-references: Deuteronomy 22:21–24, John 8:4–5, Deuteronomy 24:1–4, Luke 2:25, Mark 6:20
  20. 20But 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.61 cross-references: Luke 1:19, Matthew 1:18, Proverbs 3:5–6, Joel 2:28, Matthew 2:19
  21. 21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.88 cross-references: Acts 13:23, Acts 4:12, John 1:29, 1 John 3:5, Colossians 1:20–23
  22. 22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,31 cross-references: Luke 24:44, Matthew 2:23, 1 Kings 8:15, Acts 3:18, 1 Kings 8:24
  23. 23Behold, 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.83 cross-references: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6–7, Psalms 46:11, John 1:14, Psalms 46:7
  24. 24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:16 cross-references: John 15:14, James 2:21–26, Exodus 40:27, Hebrews 11:7–8, John 2:5–8
  25. 25And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.16 cross-references: Matthew 1:21, Exodus 13:2, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:7, Exodus 22:29

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Jesus Christ, Joseph, David, Abraham, Mary, God, Ram, Salmon, Jesse, Solomon, Asa, Uzziah, Hezekiah, Josiah, Jehoiachin, Zerubbabel, Azor, Eliud, Jacob, Holy Spirit, Isaac, Jacob, Pharez, Zerah

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