18 Now the birth of *ver. 1;Mark 1:1;John 1:17;17:3;[ver. 16] Jesus Christ*1:18 Some manuscripts of the Christ took place in this way. *Luke 1:27When his mother Mary had been betrothed*1:18 That is, legally pledged to be married to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child *Luke 1:35from the Holy Spirit.