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## Matthew 1:20-21 in Context (Verses 17–24 KJV)
 
 [17 ](/kjv/matthew/1/17) So 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.
 
 [18 ](/kjv/matthew/1/18) ¶ 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 ](/kjv/matthew/1/19) 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 ](/kjv/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.
 
 [21 ](/kjv/matthew/1/21) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
 
 [22 ](/kjv/matthew/1/22) Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
 
 [23 ](/kjv/matthew/1/23) 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 ](/kjv/matthew/1/24) Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
 
[Malachi 4](/kjv/malachi/4) [Matthew 2](/kjv/matthew/2)

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