Matthew 1:18,21,23 - Compare All Versions
Matthew 1:18 NIV (New International Version)
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:21 NIV (New International Version)
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23 NIV (New International Version)
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
Matthew 1:18 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:21 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).
Matthew 1:18 NLT (New Living Translation)
This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:21 NLT (New Living Translation)
And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23 NLT (New Living Translation)
“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”
Matthew 1:18 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant from the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:21 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel , which is translated “God is with us.”
Matthew 1:18 KJV (King James Version)
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.
Matthew 1:21 KJV (King James Version)
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:23 KJV (King James Version)
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.
Matthew 1:18 NKJV (New King James Version)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:21 NKJV (New King James Version)
And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23 NKJV (New King James Version)
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
Matthew 1:18-19 MSG (The Message)
The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they enjoyed their wedding night, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined but noble, determined to take care of things quietly so Mary would not be disgraced.
Matthew 1:20-23 MSG (The Message)
While he was trying to figure a way out, he had a dream. God’s angel spoke in the dream: “Joseph, son of David, don’t hesitate to get married. Mary’s pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God’s Holy Spirit has made her pregnant. She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus—‘God saves’—because he will save his people from their sins.” This would bring the prophet’s embryonic revelation to full term: Watch for this—a virgin will get pregnant and bear a son; They will name him Immanuel (Hebrew for “God is with us”).
Matthew 1:20-23 MSG (The Message)
While he was trying to figure a way out, he had a dream. God’s angel spoke in the dream: “Joseph, son of David, don’t hesitate to get married. Mary’s pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God’s Holy Spirit has made her pregnant. She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus—‘God saves’—because he will save his people from their sins.” This would bring the prophet’s embryonic revelation to full term: Watch for this—a virgin will get pregnant and bear a son; They will name him Immanuel (Hebrew for “God is with us”).
Matthew 1:18 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:21 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
She will give birth to a Son; and you shall name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
“BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN WILL CONCEIVE AND GIVE BIRTH TO A SON, AND THEY SHALL NAME HIM IMMANUEL,” which translated means, “GOD WITH US.”
Matthew 1:18 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by [the power of] the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:21 AMP (Amplified Bible)
She will give birth to a Son, and you shall name Him Jesus (The LORD is salvation), for He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23 AMP (Amplified Bible)
“BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND GIVE BIRTH TO A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL”—which, when translated, means, “GOD WITH US.” [Is 7:14]
Matthew 1:18 NET (New English Translation)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way. While his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:21 NET (New English Translation)
She will give birth to a son and you will name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23 NET (New English Translation)
“ Look! The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him Emmanuel ,” which means “God with us.”