18 But the generation of Christ was thus. When Mary, the mother of Jesus, was espoused to Joseph, before that they came together, she was found having of the Holy Ghost in the womb.

19 And Joseph, her husband, for he was rightful [or a just man], and would not publish her, he would privily have left her.

20 But while he thought these things, lo! the angel of the Lord appeared to him in sleep, and said, Joseph, the son of David, do not thou dread to take Mary, thy wife; for that thing that is born in her is of the Holy Ghost.

21 And she shall bear a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall make his people safe from their sins.