KJV ORIGINAL
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joseph was a good guy who really cared about doing the right thing. When he found out Mary was pregnant, he could have publicly embarrassed her and made a huge scene. But he didn't want to hurt her like that, so he was planning to quietly break off their engagement instead.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph chose kindness over drama — even when he was confused and hurting.
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