Bible Verses About "Who Was Joseph the Carpenter"
Joseph was the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus — a righteous man of David's line who protected and raised the Son of God.
Joseph was the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus — a righteous man of David's line who protected and raised the Son of God.
"But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." — Matthew 1:20-21 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Joseph the Carpenter?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."
"Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the LORD had bidden him, and took unto him his wife."
"And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt."
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