1 Now the birth of Joshua 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.
2 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to
make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
3 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.
4 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Joshua:
for he shall save his people from their sins.
5 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
6 Behold, a 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.
7 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the
Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: and knew her not till she had
brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Joshua.