The Christmas Story

Matthew 1:17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as His mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with Child of the Holy Ghost.

1:19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

1:20 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.

1:21 And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His Name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins.

1:22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the LORD by the prophet, saying,

1:23 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.

1:24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the LORD had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

1:25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn Son: and he called His Name JESUS.