Matthew 1:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 1:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 1:20 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 1:20 — 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. conceived: Gr. begotten”
— Matthew 1:20 (KJV)
Matthew 1:20 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 1:20
“And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:20: behold, angel, lord
“The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:20: angel, lord, saying
“And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:20: these, things, angel
“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:20: these, things, lord
“And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:20: angel, lord, son
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