Matthew 1:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    [He] 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.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Whill he thus thought behold ye angell of ye Lorde appered vnto him in a dreame saynge: Ioseph ye sonne of David feare not to take vnto ye Mary thy wyfe. For that which is coceaved in her is of the holy goost.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Neuertheles whyle he thus thought, beholde, the angell of the LORDE appered vnto him in a dreame, saynge: Ioseph thou sonne of Dauid, feare not to take vnto the Mary thy wyfe. For that which is coceaued in her, is of ye holy goost.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But whiles he thought these things, behold, the Angel of the Lorde 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.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But whyle he thought these thinges, beholde, the Angell of the Lord appeared vnto hym in a dreame, saying: Ioseph, thou sonne of Dauid, feare not to take vnto thee Marie thy wife, for that which is conceaued in her, is of the holy ghost.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When he had contemplated this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Referenced Verses

  • Joel 2:28 : 28 And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions.
  • Matt 1:18 : 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened in this way: When his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.
  • Matt 2:13 : 13 After they departed, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, 'Get up, 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 destroy Him.'
  • Matt 2:19 : 19 After the death of Herod, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
  • Matt 2:22 : 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee.
  • Matt 28:5 : 5 The angel spoke to the women, saying, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.'
  • Luke 1:10-13 : 10 At the time of the incense offering, the whole assembly of the people was praying outside. 11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense. 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to name him John.
  • Luke 1:19 : 19 The angel answered him, 'I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and bring to you this good news.'
  • Luke 1:26-38 : 26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came to her and said, 'Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.' 29 But she was deeply troubled by his words and wondered what kind of greeting this could be. 30 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end. 34 Mary said to the angel, 'How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?' 35 The angel replied to her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.' 36 And behold, your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God. 38 Mary said, 'I am the Lord's servant. May it be done to me according to your word.' Then the angel left her.
  • Luke 2:4 : 4 So Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
  • Luke 2:8-9 : 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that is for all the people. 11 Today, in the city of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those on whom his favor rests."
  • Gen 31:11 : 11 In the dream, the angel of God said to me, 'Jacob!' And I replied, 'Here I am.'
  • Gen 46:3 : 3 God said, 'I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.'
  • Num 12:6 : 6 He said, 'Listen to My words: When there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, reveal Myself to them in visions, I speak to them in dreams.
  • Judg 13:3 : 3 The angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her, "Behold, you are barren and have not had children, but you will conceive and give birth to a son."
  • Judg 13:8-9 : 8 Then Manoah prayed to the Lord, saying, "Please, Lord, let the man of God you sent come back to us and teach us what we are to do with the boy who is to be born." 9 God listened to Manoah’s prayer, and the angel of God came again to the woman while she was sitting in the field. But her husband Manoah was not with her.
  • Job 4:13-16 : 13 In disquieting dreams from visions of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, 14 fear and trembling came upon me, and made all my bones shake. 15 A spirit passed by my face; the hair of my flesh bristled. 16 It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form was before my eyes; silence, and then I heard a voice:
  • Job 33:15-17 : 15 In a dream, a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, while they slumber on their beds, 16 then He opens the ears of men and seals their instruction. 17 To turn a man from wrongdoing and to conceal pride from him.
  • Ps 25:8-9 : 8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore, he guides sinners in the way. 9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way.
  • Ps 94:19 : 19 When anxiety overwhelmed me, Your consolations brought joy to my soul.
  • Ps 119:125 : 125 I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
  • Ps 143:8 : 8 Let me hear of your lovingkindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
  • Prov 3:5-6 : 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
  • Prov 12:5 : 5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
  • Isa 7:2 : 2 When it was reported to the house of David, 'Aram has allied itself with Ephraim,' the heart of Ahaz and the hearts of his people trembled, like trees of the forest shaken by the wind.
  • Isa 7:13 : 13 Then Isaiah said, 'Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also?
  • Isa 26:3 : 3 You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is steadfast, because it trusts in You.
  • Isa 30:21 : 21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'
  • Isa 51:7 : 7 Listen to me, you who know righteousness, you people who have my teaching in your hearts. Do not fear the reproach of men or be dismayed by their insults.
  • Jer 31:22 : 22 How long will you wander, O unfaithful daughter? For the LORD has created something new in the land—a woman will surround a man.
  • Jer 33:26 : 26 then I will reject the descendants of Jacob and my servant David and will not choose one of his descendants to rule over the offspring of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But I will restore their fortunes and have compassion on them.
  • Jer 40:9 : 9 Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan took an oath to reassure them and their men, saying, 'Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Stay in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well for you.'
  • 1 Kgs 17:13 : 13 Elijah said to her, "Do not be afraid. Go and do as you have said, but first make a small cake for me from what you have and bring it to me. Then make some for yourself and your son."

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Matt 1:21-25
    5 verses
    85%

    21'She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.'

    22All this happened to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:

    23'Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel' (which means, 'God with us').

    24When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary as his wife.

    25But he did not have marital relations with her until she gave birth to her firstborn son. And he named him Jesus.

  • Matt 1:18-19
    2 verses
    84%

    18Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened in this way: When his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.

    19Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man and unwilling to disgrace her publicly, decided to divorce her quietly.

  • Luke 1:24-32
    9 verses
    82%

    24After these days, his wife Elizabeth conceived and kept herself in seclusion for five months. She said,

    25'The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor on me in these days, to take away my disgrace among the people.'

    26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,

    27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.

    28And the angel came to her and said, 'Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.'

    29But she was deeply troubled by his words and wondered what kind of greeting this could be.

    30

    31And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.

    32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.

  • Luke 1:34-39
    6 verses
    78%

    34Mary said to the angel, 'How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?'

    35The angel replied to her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.'

    36And behold, your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren.

    37For nothing will be impossible with God.

    38Mary said, 'I am the Lord's servant. May it be done to me according to your word.' Then the angel left her.

    39In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah.

  • Matt 2:12-14
    3 verses
    77%

    12And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another route.

    13After they departed, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, 'Get up, 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 destroy Him.'

    14So Joseph got up, took the child and His mother during the night, and departed for Egypt.

  • Matt 2:19-22
    4 verses
    76%

    19After the death of Herod, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

    20saying, 'Get up, take the child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child's life are dead.'

    21Joseph got up, took the child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.

    22But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee.

  • Matt 1:15-16
    2 verses
    76%

    15Eliud was the father of Eleazar; Eleazar was the father of Matthan; Matthan was the father of Jacob.

    16Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.

  • Luke 1:12-13
    2 verses
    75%

    12When Zechariah saw him, he was startled, and fear fell upon him.

    13But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to name him John.

  • Luke 2:4-6
    3 verses
    74%

    4So Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he belonged to the house and line of David.

    5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

    6While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

  • Luke 2:33
    73%

    33The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

  • Luke 2:9-10
    2 verses
    72%

    9Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

    10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that is for all the people.

  • Luke 1:18-19
    2 verses
    71%

    18Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.'

    19The angel answered him, 'I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and bring to you this good news.'

  • Isa 7:14
    70%

    14Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

  • Luke 2:19
    70%

    19But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

  • Luke 1:41
    70%

    41When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

  • Luke 2:15-16
    2 verses
    70%

    15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."

    16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

  • Luke 1:45
    69%

    45Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what the Lord has spoken to her.

  • Judg 13:3
    69%

    3The angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her, "Behold, you are barren and have not had children, but you will conceive and give birth to a son."