18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way: when his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit.

19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to put her to public shame, was resolved to divorce her quietly.

20 But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, »Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

21 And she will give birth to a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.«