📖 Matthew — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Matthew 1:1 The book of the Rgeneration of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Matthew 1:2 RAbraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Matthew 1:3 And RJudas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;
Matthew 1:4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
Matthew 1:5 And RSalmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Matthew 1:6 And RJesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
Matthew 1:7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;
Matthew 1:8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat ROzias;
Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;
Matthew 1:10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat RJosias;
Matthew 1:11 And Josias begat RJechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:
Matthew 1:12 And after they were brought to Babylon, RJechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;
Matthew 1:13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
Matthew 1:14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
Matthew 1:15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
Matthew 1:16 And Jacob begat RJoseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
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.
Matthew 1:18 Now Rthe 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.
Matthew 1:19 Then Joseph Rher husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 1:20 But Rwhile 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.
Matthew 1:21 And Rshe shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:22 Now all this was done, Rthat it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
Matthew 1:23 Behold, Ra 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.
Matthew 1:24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep Rdid as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Matthew 1:25 And knew her not till Rshe had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 1:1–6 — From Abraham to David
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Matthew introduces Jesus Christ through Abraham’s family and David’s royal line. Named mothers and brothers also appear within the genealogy, locating the gospel within Israel’s remembered history.
Key Truth: Read Jesus’ coming in the setting of God’s promises.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the ____ of David, the son of Abraham.” (Matthew 1:1)
Find it in Matthew 1:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;” (Matthew 1:4)
Find it in Matthew 1:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat ____ ;” (Matthew 1:5)
Find it in Matthew 1:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 1:7–17 — The generations lead to Jesus Christ
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The genealogy passes through kings, captivity, and return to Joseph, Mary’s husband. Matthew identifies Mary as the mother of Jesus and summarizes the generations in three groups.
Key Truth: God’s purpose is not defeated by a history that includes failure and exile.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;” (Matthew 1:7)
Find it in Matthew 1:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they ____ carried away to Babylon:” (Matthew 1:11)
Find it in Matthew 1:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “So all the ____ from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David …” (Matthew 1:17)
Find it in Matthew 1:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 1:18–25 — Joseph receives the word concerning Mary’s child
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Joseph plans a private separation, but an angel explains the conception by the Holy Ghost. The child’s name points to salvation from sins, Emmanuel points to God with us, and Joseph obeys.
Key Truth: Respond to God’s word with faithful obedience.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his ____ Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she …” (Matthew 1:18)
Find it in Matthew 1:18 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Now all this was ____ , that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of …” (Matthew 1:22)
Find it in Matthew 1:22 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn ____ : and he called his name JESUS.” (Matthew 1:25)
Find it in Matthew 1:25 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 7:14 — Matthew connects the virgin and Emmanuel promise with Jesus’ birth.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where does Joseph’s obedient response challenge your response to God’s word?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 1:1–6 (From Abraham to David) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 1:7–17 (The generations lead to Jesus Christ) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 1:18–25 (Joseph receives the word concerning Mary’s child) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does the commanded name JESUS identify the child's mission?
5. What meaning of Emmanuel explains the promise's significance?
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