Matthew 1:20 “But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared…”

Matthew 1:20

But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

American Standard Version

But when he thought on these things, behold, an 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 Spirit.

Geneva Bible 1599

But whiles he thought these things, behold, the Angel of the Lord appeared vnto him in a dreame, saying, Ioseph, the sonne of Dauid, feare not to take Mary thy wife: for that which is conceiued in her, is of the holy Ghost.

Darby Translation

but while he pondered on these things, behold, an angel of [the] Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to [thee] Mary, thy wife, for that which is begotten in her is of [the] Holy Spirit.

Young's Literal Translation

And on his thinking of these things, lo, a messenger of the Lord in a dream appeared to him, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, thou mayest not fear to receive Mary thy wife, for that which in her was begotten [is] of the Holy Spirit,

Bible in Basic English

But when he was giving thought to these things, an angel of the Lord came to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, have no fear of taking Mary as your wife; because that which is in her body is of the Holy Spirit.

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Cross references

“while”

Isaiah 26:3 Psalm 94:19 Psalm 119:125 Psalm 143:8 Proverbs 12:5 Isaiah 30:21

Isaiah 26:3 · BSB

You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Psalm 94:19 · BSB

When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.

Psalm 119:125 · BSB

I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

Psalm 143:8 · BSB

Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.

Proverbs 12:5 · BSB

The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

Isaiah 30:21 · BSB

And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

“the angel”

Luke 1:19 Judges 13:3 Luke 1:10–13 Luke 1:26–38 Luke 2:8–14 Judges 13:8

Luke 1:19 · BSB

“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

Judges 13:3 · BSB

The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.

Luke 1:10–13 · BSB

And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.

Luke 1:26–38 · BSB

In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,

Luke 2:8–14 · BSB

And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.

Judges 13:8 · BSB

Then Manoah prayed to the LORD, “Please, O Lord, let the man of God You sent us come to us again to teach us how to raise the boy who is to be born.”

“in”

Matthew 2:19 Joel 2:28 Genesis 31:11 Matthew 2:22 Matthew 2:13 Job 4:13–16

Matthew 2:19 · BSB

After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.

Joel 2:28 · BSB

And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

Genesis 31:11 · BSB

In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’

Matthew 2:22 · BSB

But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,

Matthew 2:13 · BSB

When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to…

Job 4:13–16 · BSB

In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men,

“Joseph”

Luke 2:4 Jeremiah 33:26 Isaiah 7:2 Isaiah 7:13

Luke 2:4 · BSB

So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

Jeremiah 33:26 · BSB

then I would also reject the descendants of Jacob and of My servant David, so as not to take from his descendants rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will restore them from captivity and will…

Isaiah 7:2 · BSB

When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind.

Isaiah 7:13 · BSB

Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well?

“fear not”

Matthew 28:5 1 Kings 17:13 Genesis 46:3 Isaiah 51:7 Jeremiah 40:9 Luke 1:30

Matthew 28:5 · BSB

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

1 Kings 17:13 · BSB

“Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son,

Genesis 46:3 · BSB

“I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.

Isaiah 51:7 · BSB

Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

Jeremiah 40:9 · BSB

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you.

Luke 1:30 · BSB

So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

“that”

Matthew 1:18 Jeremiah 31:22

Matthew 1:18 · BSB

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.

Jeremiah 31:22 · BSB

How long will you wander, O faithless daughter? For the LORD has created a new thing in the land— a woman will shelter a man.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly.

21She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”

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