Matthew 1:16

Matthew 1:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16Jacob fathered Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the 1:16 From Gr Christos, which means Messiah (Heb for Anointed One)Messiah.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by 1:16 The Greek singular feminine pronoun hes, translated “whom,” shows that Jesus was born of Mary alone, without Joseph’s participation; however, Jesus was considered Joseph’s legal son and heir. Accordingly, Matthew’s genealogy confirms Jesus as a legitimate descendant of David.whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah (Christ).

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary,
of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16Jacob was the father of Joseph. Joseph was the husband of Mary. And Mary was the mother of Jesus, who is called the Messiah.

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