Matthew 1

The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

1 The book of the a genealogy 1 of Jesus Christ, b the Son of David, c the Son of Abraham:

2 d Abraham begot Isaac, e Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot f Judah and his brothers. 3 g Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, h Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram. 4 Ram begot Amminadab, Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon. 5 Salmon begot i Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse,

6 and j Jesse begot David the king.
k David the king begot Solomon by her 2 who had been the wife of Uriah.
7 l Solomon begot Rehoboam, Rehoboam begot m Abijah, and Abijah begot 3 Asa. 8 Asa begot n Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat begot Joram, and Joram begot o Uzziah. 9 Uzziah begot Jotham, Jotham begot p Ahaz, and Ahaz begot Hezekiah. 10 q Hezekiah begot Manasseh, Manasseh begot 4 Amon, and Amon begot r Josiah. 11 s Josiah begot 5 Jeconiah and his brothers about the time they were t carried away to Babylon.

12 And after they were brought to Babylon, u Jeconiah begot Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begot v Zerubbabel. 13 Zerubbabel begot Abiud, Abiud begot Eliakim, and Eliakim begot Azor. 14 Azor begot Zadok, Zadok begot Achim, and Achim begot Eliud. 15 Eliud begot Eleazar, Eleazar begot Matthan, and Matthan begot Jacob. 16 And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of w Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ.

17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations, from David until the captivity in Babylon are fourteen generations, and from the captivity in Babylon until the Christ are fourteen generations.

The Birth of Jesus Christ

18 Now the x birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child y of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being 6 a just man, and not wanting z to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, a for that which is 7 conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 b "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name 8 JESUS, c for He will save His people from their sins." 22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying:

23 d "Behold, 9 the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," 10 which is translated, "God with us." 24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 25 and 11 did not know her till she had brought forth e her 12 firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS.

  1. Cross References
    Luke 3:23
    Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli.
  2. Cross References
    2 Samuel 7:12 - 16
    When your days are fulfilled and you rest with ...
    Psalms 132:11
    The LORD has sworn in truth to David; He will n...
    Isaiah 9:6
    For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is g...
    Isaiah 11:1
    There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of J...
    Jeremiah 23:5
    Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "T...
    Matthew 1:18
    Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: A...
    Luke 3:23
    Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about t...
    Luke 3:31
    The son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of ...
    John 7:42
    "Has not the Scripture said that the Christ com...
    Acts 2:30
    Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that Go...
    Romans 1:3
    Concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who w...
    Revelation 22:16
    "I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you...
  3. Cross References
    Genesis 12:3
    I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.
    Genesis 22:18
    "In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice."
    Galatians 3:16
    Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds," as of many, but as of one, "And to your Seed," who is Christ.
  4. Cross References
    Genesis 21:2
    For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
    Genesis 21:12
    But God said to Abraham, "Do not let it be displeasing in your sight because of the lad or because of your bondwoman. Whatever Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for in Isaac your seed shall be called.
  5. Cross References
    Genesis 25:26
    Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau's heel; so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.
    Genesis 28:14
    Also your descendants shall be as the dust of the earth; you shall spread abroad to the west and the east, to the north and the south; and in you and in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.
  6. Cross References
    Genesis 29:35
    And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, "Now I will praise the LORD." Therefore she called his name Judah. Then she stopped bearing.
  7. Cross References
    Genesis 38:27
    Now it came to pass, at the time for giving birth, that behold, twins were in her womb.
    Genesis 49:10
    The scepter shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh comes; And to Him shall be the obedience of the people.
  8. Cross References
    Ruth 4:18 - 22
    Now this is the genealogy of Perez: Perez begot Hezron.
    1 Chronicles 2:1 - 15
    These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun.
    Matthew 1:3 - 6
    Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram.
  9. Cross References
    Ruth 2:1
    There was a relative of Naomi's husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz.
    Ruth 4:1 - 13
    Now Boaz went up to the gate and sat down there; and behold, the close relative of whom Boaz had spoken came by. So Boaz said, "Come aside, friend, sit down here." So he came aside and sat down.
  10. Cross References
    1 Samuel 16:1
    Now the LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.
    Isaiah 11:1
    There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
    Isaiah 11:10
    "And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious."
  11. Cross References
    2 Samuel 7:12
    When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom.
    2 Samuel 12:24
    Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now the LORD loved him.
    Isaiah 9:7
    Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
  12. Cross References
    1 Kings 11:43
    Then Solomon rested with his fathers, and was buried in the City of David his father. And Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.
    1 Chronicles 3:10
    Solomon's son was Rehoboam; Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son.
  13. Cross References
    2 Chronicles 11:20
    After her he took Maachah the granddaughter of Absalom; and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.
  14. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 3:10
    Solomon's son was Rehoboam; Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son.
  15. Cross References
    2 Kings 15:13
    Shallum the son of Jabesh became king in the thirty-ninth year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full month in Samaria.
  16. Cross References
    2 Kings 15:38
    So Jotham rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father. Then Ahaz his son reigned in his place.
  17. Cross References
    2 Kings 20:21
    So Hezekiah rested with his fathers. Then Manasseh his son reigned in his place.
  18. Cross References
    1 Kings 13:2
    Then he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, and said, "O altar, altar! Thus says the LORD: 'Behold, a child, Josiah by name, shall be born to the house of David; and on you he shall sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense on you, and men's bones shall be burned on you.'
  19. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 3:15
    The sons of Josiah were Johanan the firstborn, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, and the fourth Shallum.
    1 Chronicles 3:16
    The sons of Jehoiakim were Jeconiah his son and Zedekiah his son.
  20. Cross References
    2 Kings 24:14 - 16
    Also he carried into captivity all Jerusalem: all the captains and all the mighty men of valor, ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths. None remained except the poorest people of the land.
    Jeremiah 27:20
    Which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon did not take, when he carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, from Jerusalem to Babylon, and all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem -
    Matthew 1:17
    So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations, from David until the captivity in Babylon are fourteen generations, and from the captivity in Babylon until the Christ are fourteen generations.
  21. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 3:17
    And the sons of Jeconiah were Assir, Shealtiel his son.
  22. Cross References
    Ezra 3:2
    Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brethren, arose and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.
    Nehemiah 12:1
    Now these are the priests and the Levites who came up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra.
    Haggai 1:1
    In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying.
  23. Cross References
    Matthew 13:55
    Is this not the carpenter's son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas?
    Mark 6:3
    Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us?" So they were offended at Him.
  24. Cross References
    Matthew 12:46
    While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him.
    Luke 1:27
    To a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
  25. Cross References
    Isaiah 7:14
    Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.
    Isaiah 49:5
    And now the LORD says, Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, To bring Jacob back to Him, So that Israel is gathered to Him (For I shall be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, And My God shall be My strength).
    Luke 1:35
    And the angel answered and said to her, " The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
  26. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 24:1
    When a man takes a wife and marries her, and it happens that she finds no favor in his eyes because he has found some uncleanness in her, and he writes her a certificate of divorce, puts it in her hand, and sends her out of his house.
    John 8:4
    They said to Him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act.
    John 8:5
    "Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?"
  27. Cross References
    Luke 1:35
    And the angel answered and said to her, " The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
  28. Cross References
    Isaiah 7:14
    Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.
    Isaiah 9:6
    For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
    Isaiah 9:7
    Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
    Luke 1:31
    And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.
    Luke 2:21
    And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called JESUS, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
  29. Cross References
    Luke 2:11
    For there is born to you this day in the city o...
    John 1:29
    The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, ...
    Acts 4:12
    "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there...
    Acts 5:31
    Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Pri...
    Acts 13:23
    From this man's seed, according to the promise,...
    Acts 13:38
    Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, tha...
    Romans 5:18
    Therefore, as through one man's offense judgmen...
    Romans 5:19
    For as by one man's disobedience many were made...
    Colossians 1:20 - 23
    And by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, ...
  30. Cross References
    Isaiah 7:14
    Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.
  31. Cross References
    Exodus 13:2
    "Consecrate to Me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and beast; it is Mine."
    Luke 2:7
    And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
    Luke 2:21
    And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called JESUS, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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