18 Now the birth of Jesus the *1:18 See note v 16Messiah was as follows: when His mother Mary had been *1:18 Unlike engagement, a betrothed couple was considered married, but did not yet live togetherbetrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, since he was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her, planned to *1:19 Or divorce hersend her away secretly. 20 But when he had thought this over, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for *1:20 Lit that whichthe Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a Son; and you shall name Him Jesus, for *1:21 Lit He HimselfHe will save His people from their sins."