Matthew 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 1:16 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 1:16 — KJV
“And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.”
— Matthew 1:16 (KJV)
Matthew 1:16 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 1:16
“Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:16: whom, jesus, called
“God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:16: whom, jesus, called
“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. is born: Gr. has been born”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:16: begat, born, jesus
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:16: joseph, mary, jesus
“Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:16: whom, jesus, called
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