Matthew 1:24

King James Version (KJV)

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Translations

Matthew 1:24 - Amplified Bible

Then Joseph, being aroused from his sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him: he took [her to his side as] his wife.

Matthew 1:24 - American Standard Version

And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife;

Matthew 1:24 - Bible in Basic English

And Joseph did as the angel of the Lord had said to him, and took her as his wife;

Matthew 1:24 - Darby Bible

But Joseph, having awoke up from his sleep, did as the angel of [the] Lord had enjoined him, and took to [him] his wife,

Matthew 1:24 - English Standard Version

When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife,

Matthew 1:24 - King James Version

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Matthew 1:24 - La Biblia de las Americas

Y cuando despertò José del sueño, hizo como el ángel del Señor le habìa mandado, y tomò consigo a su mujer;

Matthew 1:24 - The Message

Then Joseph woke up. He did exactly what God’s angel commanded in the dream: He married Mary. But he did not consummate the marriage until she had the baby. He named the baby Jesus.

Matthew 1:24 - New American Standard Bible

And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took {Mary} as his wife,

Matthew 1:24 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Cuando José despertò del sueño, hizo como el ángel del Señor le habìa mandado, y tomò consigo a Marìa como su mujer;

Matthew 1:24 - World English Bible

Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

Matthew 1:24 - Young's Living Translation

And Joseph, having risen from the sleep, did as the messenger of the Lord directed him, and received his wife,

Matthew 1:24 - Additional Comments

We see amazing obedience in Joseph, over and over again. He obeyed without question, and immediately.
- Here he married Mary, believing the report that her pregnancy is from God, and he waited to unite with her until the birth of Jesus.
- In 2:14, Joseph believed and took Mary and Jesus to Egypt.
- In 2:21, Joseph believed and took Mary and Jesus back to Israel.
- In 2:22-23, Joseph believed and took Mary and Jesus to Nazareth in Galilee.
These not only show his belief in God and what was happening, but it also shows his faith in what God had given in Scripture, in the O.T.
He obeyed God, even though he did not know what was ahead.
Surely Mary would have suffered tremendously under the public's scrutiny, but in between her and the lash stood Joseph. He protected her. Surely God in His great wisdom chose Mary to be the mother of His Son, but with equal wisdom He chose Joseph to be the boy's father.
What would God chose you for? Or, should I ask, what has He chosen you for?
How powerful when we obey - our enemies become God's enemies (Exo 23:22).

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