Matthew 1:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 1:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 1:19 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away pri..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 1:19 — 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.”
— Matthew 1:19 (KJV)
Matthew 1:19 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 1:19
“If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from Israel.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:19: then, husband, put
“Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:19: then, being, put
“If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:19: then, make, put
“Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:19: then, put, away
“So Joseph died, being an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:19: joseph, being, put
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