Matthew 1:18-20 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together… 1. His natural suspicion. 2. His merciful determination. 3. We need the tempering of justice with mercy, and mercy with justice. (R. Ward.)Nothing so clearly discovers a spiritual man as his treatment of an erring brother. ( Augustine.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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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