Key Verse Spotlight
Matthew 1:22 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,”
Matthew 1:22
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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. {conceived: Gr. begotten}
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. {JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb}
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
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. {they...: or, his name shall be called}
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
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