Introduction
The genealogy of Christ divided into three classes of fourteen generations each: The first fourteen, from Abraham to David, Matthew 1:2-6 . The second fourteen, from Solomon to Jechonias, Matthew 1:7-10 . The third fourteen, from Jechonias to Christ, Matthew 1:11-16 . The sum of these generations, Matthew 1:17 . Christ is conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary, when she was espoused to Joseph, Matthew 1:18 . Joseph's anxiety and doubts are removed by the ministry of an Angel, Matthew 1:19 , Matthew 1:20 ; by whom the child is named Jesus, Matthew 1:21 . The fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah relative to this, Matthew 1:22 , Matthew 1:23 . Joseph takes home his wife, Mary, and Christ is born, Matthew 1:24 , Matthew 1:25 .
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