18 But the birth of Jesus Christ was in this way. During the time his mother Mary was promised+ in marriage to Joseph, she was found to be pregnant by holy spirit+ before they were united.

20 But after he had thought these things over, look! Jehovah’s* angel appeared to him in a dream, saying: “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife home, for that which has been begotten in her is by holy spirit.+