Matthew 1:16 web — Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

World English Bible

"Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ."

— Matthew 1:16, World English Bible

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Matthew 1 — Context

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Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim. Eliakim became the father of Azor.

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Azor became the father of Sadoc. Sadoc became the father of Achim. Achim became the father of Eliud.

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Eliud became the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan. Matthan became the father of Jacob.

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Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

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So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.

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Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

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Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.

Matthew 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 1:16 say?
Matthew 1:16 in the World English Bible reads: “Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from 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 (WEB): “Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from 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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