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Matthew 1:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jacob's son was Joseph, who married Mary. Mary gave birth to Jesus, who we call Christ.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This is how Jesus came into the family line — through Joseph and Mary.

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