Matthew 1:16 kjva — And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ."

— Matthew 1:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 1 — Context

13

And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

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And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

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And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

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And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

17

So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

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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.

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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 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 1:16 say?
Matthew 1:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.”
Where is Matthew 1:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 1:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 1:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 1:16 in?
Matthew 1:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 1:16?
Matthew 1:16 reads (KJVA): “And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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