Matthew 1:16
“And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.”
What does Matthew 1:16 mean?
Matthew 1:16 (KJV) states, "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ." This verse is a part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. The genealogy listed in this passage is significant not only for the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Lineage of Hope: Embracing the Legacy of Joseph
Matthew 1:16 states, "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ." At first glance, this verse may seem like just another genealogical statement, part of the dense lineage that we find in the Gospels. However, nestled within these…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Gratitude for the Lineage of Christ
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the wondrous plan of salvation that is expressed through the lineage of Jesus Christ, as laid out in Matthew 1:16, which states, "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus…
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