^{18 Ref} Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

^{19 Ref} And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

^{20 Ref} 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.

^{21 Ref} And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.

^{22 Ref} Now all this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,