Apologetics Bible

Matthew 1:1

Greek

Βίβλος γενέσεως Ἰησοῦ χριστοῦ υἱοῦ Δαυὶδ υἱοῦ Ἀβραάμ.

Biblos geneseos Iesoy christoy yioy Dayid yioy Abraam.

KJV: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

AKJV: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

ASV: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

YLT: A roll of the birth of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham.

Exposition: Matthew 1:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:2

Greek

Ἀβραὰμ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰσαάκ, Ἰσαὰκ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰακώβ, Ἰακὼβ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰούδαν καὶ τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς αὐτοῦ,

Abraam egennesen ton Isaak, Isaak de egennesen ton Iakob, Iakob de egennesen ton Ioydan kai toys adelphoys aytoy,

KJV: Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

AKJV: Abraham was the father of Isaac; and Isaac was the father of Jacob; and Jacob was the father of Judas and his brothers;

ASV: Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren;

YLT: Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren,

Exposition: Matthew 1:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:3

Greek

Ἰούδας δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Φαρὲς καὶ τὸν Ζάρα ἐκ τῆς Θαμάρ, Φαρὲς δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἑσρώμ, Ἑσρὼμ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀράμ,

Ioydas de egennesen ton Phares kai ton Zara ek tes Thamar, Phares de egennesen ton Esrom, Esrom de egennesen ton Aram,

KJV: And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

AKJV: And Judas was the father of Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares was the father of Esrom; and Esrom was the father of Aram;

ASV: and Judah begat Perez and Zerah of Tamar; and Perez begat Hezron; and Hezron begat Ram;

YLT: and Judah begat Pharez and Zarah of Tamar, and Pharez begat Hezron, and Hezron begat Ram,

Exposition: Matthew 1:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:4

Greek

Ἀρὰμ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀμιναδάβ, Ἀμιναδὰβ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ναασσών, Ναασσὼν δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Σαλμών,

Aram de egennesen ton Aminadab, Aminadab de egennesen ton Naasson, Naasson de egennesen ton Salmon,

KJV: And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

AKJV: And Aram was the father of Aminadab; and Aminadab was the father of Naasson; and Naasson was the father of Salmon;

ASV: and Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon; and Nahshon begat Salmon;

YLT: and Ram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

Exposition: Matthew 1:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:5

Greek

Σαλμὼν δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν ⸂Βόες ἐκ τῆς Ῥαχάβ, Βόες⸃ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν ⸂Ἰωβὴδ ἐκ τῆς Ῥούθ, Ἰωβὴδ⸃ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰεσσαί,

Salmon de egennesen ton Boes ek tes Rachab, Boes de egennesen ton Iobed ek tes Royth, Iobed de egennesen ton Iessai,

KJV: And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

AKJV: And Salmon was the father of Booz of Rachab; and Booz was the father of Obed of Ruth; and Obed was the father of Jesse;

ASV: and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

YLT: and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab, and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse,

Exposition: Matthew 1:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:6

Greek

Ἰεσσαὶ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Δαυὶδ τὸν βασιλέα. Δαυὶδ ⸀δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Σολομῶνα ἐκ τῆς τοῦ Οὐρίου,

Iessai de egennesen ton Dayid ton basilea. Dayid de egennesen ton Solomona ek tes toy Oyrioy,

KJV: And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

AKJV: And Jesse was the father of David the king; and David the king was the father of Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

ASV: and Jesse begat David the king. And David begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah;

YLT: and Jesse begat David the king. And David the king begat Solomon, of her who had been Uriah's,

Exposition: Matthew 1:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:7

Greek

Σολομὼν δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ῥοβοάμ, Ῥοβοὰμ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀβιά, Ἀβιὰ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν ⸂Ἀσάφ,

Solomon de egennesen ton Roboam, Roboam de egennesen ton Abia, Abia de egennesen ton Asaph,

KJV: And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

AKJV: And Solomon was the father of Roboam; and Roboam was the father of Abia; and Abia was the father of Asa;

ASV: and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;

YLT: and Solomon begat Rehoboam, and Rehoboam begat Abijah, and Abijah begat Asa,

Exposition: Matthew 1:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:8

Greek

Ἀσὰφ⸃ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωσαφάτ, Ἰωσαφὰτ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωράμ, Ἰωρὰμ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ὀζίαν,

Asaph de egennesen ton Iosaphat, Iosaphat de egennesen ton Ioram, Ioram de egennesen ton Ozian,

KJV: And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

AKJV: And Asa was the father of Josaphat; and Josaphat was the father of Joram; and Joram was the father of Ozias;

ASV: and Asa begat Jehoshaphat; and Jehoshaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Uzziah;

YLT: and Asa begat Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat begat Joram, and Joram begat Uzziah,

Exposition: Matthew 1:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:9

Greek

Ὀζίας δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωαθάμ, Ἰωαθὰμ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀχάζ, Ἀχὰζ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἑζεκίαν,

Ozias de egennesen ton Ioatham, Ioatham de egennesen ton Achaz, Achaz de egennesen ton Ezekian,

KJV: And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

AKJV: And Ozias was the father of Joatham; and Joatham was the father of Achaz; and Achaz was the father of Ezekias;

ASV: and Uzziah begat Jotham; and Jotham begat Ahaz; and Ahaz begat Hezekiah;

YLT: and Uzziah begat Jotham, and Jotham begat Ahaz, and Ahaz begat Hezekiah,

Exposition: Matthew 1:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:10

Greek

Ἑζεκίας δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Μανασσῆ, Μανασσῆς δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν ⸂Ἀμώς, Ἀμὼς⸃ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωσίαν,

Ezekias de egennesen ton Manasse, Manasses de egennesen ton Amos, Amos de egennesen ton Iosian,

KJV: And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

AKJV: And Ezekias was the father of Manasses; and Manasses was the father of Amon; and Amon was the father of Josias;

ASV: and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;

YLT: and Hezekiah begat Manasseh, and Manasseh begat Amon, and Amon begat Josiah,

Exposition: Matthew 1:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:11

Greek

Ἰωσίας δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰεχονίαν καὶ τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ τῆς μετοικεσίας Βαβυλῶνος.

Iosias de egennesen ton Iechonian kai toys adelphoys aytoy epi tes metoikesias Babylonos.

KJV: And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

AKJV: And Josias was the father of Jechonias and his brothers, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

ASV: and Josiah begat Jechoniah and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away to Babylon.

YLT: and Josiah begat Jeconiah and his brethren, at the Babylonian removal.

Exposition: Matthew 1:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:12

Greek

Μετὰ δὲ τὴν μετοικεσίαν Βαβυλῶνος Ἰεχονίας ἐγέννησεν τὸν Σαλαθιήλ, Σαλαθιὴλ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ζοροβαβέλ,

Meta de ten metoikesian Babylonos Iechonias egennesen ton Salathiel, Salathiel de egennesen ton Zorobabel,

KJV: And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

AKJV: And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias was the father of Salathiel; and Salathiel was the father of Zorobabel;

ASV: And after the carrying away to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Shealtiel; and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel;

YLT: And after the Babylonian removal, Jeconiah begat Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel,

Exposition: Matthew 1:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:13

Greek

Ζοροβαβὲλ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀβιούδ, Ἀβιοὺδ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἐλιακίμ, Ἐλιακὶμ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀζώρ,

Zorobabel de egennesen ton Abioyd, Abioyd de egennesen ton Eliakim, Eliakim de egennesen ton Azor,

KJV: And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

AKJV: And Zorobabel was the father of Abiud; and Abiud was the father of Eliakim; and Eliakim was the father of Azor;

ASV: and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

YLT: and Zerubbabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor,

Exposition: Matthew 1:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:14

Greek

Ἀζὼρ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Σαδώκ, Σαδὼκ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀχίμ, Ἀχὶμ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἐλιούδ,

Azor de egennesen ton Sadok, Sadok de egennesen ton Achim, Achim de egennesen ton Elioyd,

KJV: And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

AKJV: And Azor was the father of Sadoc; and Sadoc was the father of Achim; and Achim was the father of Eliud;

ASV: and Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

YLT: and Azor begat Sadok, and Sadok begat Achim, and Achim begat Eliud,

Exposition: Matthew 1:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:15

Greek

Ἐλιοὺδ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἐλεάζαρ, Ἐλεάζαρ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ματθάν, Ματθὰν δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰακώβ,

Elioyd de egennesen ton Eleazar, Eleazar de egennesen ton Matthan, Matthan de egennesen ton Iakob,

KJV: And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

AKJV: And Eliud was the father of Eleazar; and Eleazar was the father of Matthan; and Matthan was the father of Jacob;

ASV: and Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

YLT: and Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob,

Exposition: Matthew 1:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:16

Greek

Ἰακὼβ δὲ ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωσὴφ τὸν ἄνδρα Μαρίας, ἐξ ἧς ἐγεννήθη Ἰησοῦς ὁ λεγόμενος χριστός.

Iakob de egennesen ton Ioseph ton andra Marias, ex es egennethe Iesoys o legomenos christos.

KJV: And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

AKJV: And Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

ASV: and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

YLT: and Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was begotten Jesus, who is named Christ.

Exposition: Matthew 1:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:17

Greek

Πᾶσαι οὖν αἱ γενεαὶ ἀπὸ Ἀβραὰμ ἕως Δαυὶδ γενεαὶ δεκατέσσαρες, καὶ ἀπὸ Δαυὶδ ἕως τῆς μετοικεσίας Βαβυλῶνος γενεαὶ δεκατέσσαρες, καὶ ἀπὸ τῆς μετοικεσίας Βαβυλῶνος ἕως τοῦ χριστοῦ γενεαὶ δεκατέσσαρες.

Pasai oyn ai geneai apo Abraam eos Dayid geneai dekatessares, kai apo Dayid eos tes metoikesias Babylonos geneai dekatessares, kai apo tes metoikesias Babylonos eos toy christoy geneai dekatessares.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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 to Christ are fourteen generations. ¶

ASV: So all the generations from Abraham unto David are fourteen generations; and from David unto the carrying away to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon unto the Christ fourteen generations.

YLT: All the generations, therefore, from Abraham unto David are fourteen generations, and from David unto the Babylonian removal fourteen generations, and from the Babylonian removal unto the Christ, fourteen generations.

Exposition: Matthew 1:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 gen...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:18

Greek

Τοῦ δὲ ⸀Ἰησοῦ χριστοῦ ἡ ⸀γένεσις οὕτως ἦν. ⸀μνηστευθείσης τῆς μητρὸς αὐτοῦ Μαρίας τῷ Ἰωσήφ, πρὶν ἢ συνελθεῖν αὐτοὺς εὑρέθη ἐν γαστρὶ ἔχουσα ἐκ πνεύματος ἁγίου.

Toy de Iesoy christoy e genesis oytos en. mnesteytheises tes metros aytoy Marias to Ioseph, prin e synelthein aytoys eyrethe en gastri echoysa ek pneymatos agioy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And of Jesus Christ, the birth was thus: For his mother Mary having been betrothed to Joseph, before their coming together she was found to have conceived from the Holy Spirit,

Exposition: Matthew 1:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:19

Greek

Ἰωσὴφ δὲ ὁ ἀνὴρ αὐτῆς, δίκαιος ὢν καὶ μὴ θέλων αὐτὴν ⸀δειγματίσαι, ἐβουλήθη λάθρᾳ ἀπολῦσαι αὐτήν.

Ioseph de o aner aytes, dikaios on kai me thelon ayten deigmatisai, eboylethe lathra apolysai ayten.

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

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

ASV: And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

YLT: and Joseph her husband being righteous, and not willing to make her an example, did wish privately to send her away.

Exposition: Matthew 1:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:20

Greek

ταῦτα δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐνθυμηθέντος ἰδοὺ ἄγγελος κυρίου κατʼ ὄναρ ἐφάνη αὐτῷ λέγων· Ἰωσὴφ υἱὸς Δαυίδ, μὴ φοβηθῇς παραλαβεῖν ⸀Μαρίαν τὴν γυναῖκά σου, τὸ γὰρ ἐν αὐτῇ γεννηθὲν ἐκ πνεύματός ἐστιν ἁγίου·

tayta de aytoy enthymethentos idoy aggelos kyrioy kat onar ephane ayto legon· Ioseph yios Dayid, me phobethes paralabein Marian ten gynaika soy, to gar en ayte gennethen ek pneymatos estin agioy·

KJV: 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.

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

ASV: 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.

YLT: 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,

Exposition: Matthew 1:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 t...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:21

Greek

τέξεται δὲ υἱὸν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ Ἰησοῦν, αὐτὸς γὰρ σώσει τὸν λαὸν αὐτοῦ ἀπὸ τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν αὐτῶν.

texetai de yion kai kaleseis to onoma aytoy Iesoyn, aytos gar sosei ton laon aytoy apo ton amartion ayton.

KJV: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

AKJV: And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.'

Exposition: Matthew 1:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:22

Greek

τοῦτο δὲ ὅλον γέγονεν ἵνα πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν ⸀ὑπὸ κυρίου διὰ τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος·

toyto de olon gegonen ina plerothe to rethen ypo kyrioy dia toy prophetoy legontos·

KJV: Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

AKJV: Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

ASV: Now all this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

YLT: And all this hath come to pass, that it may be fulfilled that was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

Exposition: Matthew 1:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:23

Greek

Ἰδοὺ ἡ παρθένος ἐν γαστρὶ ἕξει καὶ τέξεται υἱόν, καὶ καλέσουσιν τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ Ἐμμανουήλ· ὅ ἐστιν μεθερμηνευόμενον Μεθʼ ἡμῶν ὁ θεός.

Idoy e parthenos en gastri exei kai texetai yion, kai kalesoysin to onoma aytoy Emmanoyel· o estin methermeneyomenon Meth emon o theos.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son,

YLT: Lo, the virgin shall conceive, and she shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel,' which is, being interpreted With us he is God.'

Exposition: Matthew 1:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:24

Greek

⸀ἐγερθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰωσὴφ ἀπὸ τοῦ ὕπνου ἐποίησεν ὡς προσέταξεν αὐτῷ ὁ ἄγγελος κυρίου καὶ παρέλαβεν τὴν γυναῖκα αὐτοῦ·

egertheis de o Ioseph apo toy ypnoy epoiesen os prosetaxen ayto o aggelos kyrioy kai parelaben ten gynaika aytoy·

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

AKJV: Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took to him his wife:

ASV: And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife;

YLT: And Joseph, having risen from the sleep, did as the messenger of the Lord directed him, and received his wife,

Exposition: Matthew 1:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 1:25

Greek

καὶ οὐκ ἐγίνωσκεν αὐτὴν ἕως οὗ ἔτεκεν ⸀υἱόν· καὶ ἐκάλεσεν τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ Ἰησοῦν.

kai oyk eginosken ayten eos oy eteken yion· kai ekalesen to onoma aytoy Iesoyn.

KJV: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

AKJV: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

ASV: and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS.

YLT: and did not know her till she brought forth her son--the first-born, and he called his name Jesus.

Exposition: Matthew 1:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.