Matthew 1:18 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Matthew 1:18 |
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A medieval depiction of the betrothal of Mary and Joseph from the Nuremberg Chronicle
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| Book | Gospel of Matthew |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |
Matthew 1:18 is the eighteenth verse of the first chapter in the Gospel of Matthew. This book is part of the New Testament in the Bible. This verse begins the story of how Jesus was born. It talks about the special events leading up to the birth of Jesus.
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Different Bible Versions
The Bible has been translated into many languages. Here are two examples of how Matthew 1:18 appears in different English versions:
King James Version
The King James Version is an older, very famous translation of the Bible. It was first published in 1611.
- Now the birth of Jesus Christ was
- on this wise: When as his mother
- Mary was espoused to Joseph, before
- they came together, she was found
- with child of the Holy Ghost.
World English Bible
The World English Bible is a more modern translation. It tries to use everyday language.
- Now the birth of Jesus Christ was
- like this; for after his mother,
- Mary, was engaged to Joseph,
- before they came together, she was
- found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
You can find many other versions of this verse online. For example, BibleHub Matthew 1:18 shows several different translations.
The Chi Rho Monogram
In some very old and special Bible books, especially those made in places like Ireland and England long ago, this verse was very important. These books often used the Vulgate, which was a Latin translation of the Bible.
The word "Christ" was often shortened in old writings. People used the Greek letters Chi (which looks like an X) and Rho (which looks like a P). So, "Christi" (meaning "of Christ") was written as XPi.
The first 17 verses of Matthew list Jesus's family tree. The actual story of Jesus's birth starts at Matthew 1:18. Because of this, scribes (people who copied books by hand) in these areas often made the beginning of this verse very fancy. They would decorate the Chi Rho monogram a lot.
A famous example is the Book of Kells, where the Chi Rho monogram takes up a whole page. This shows how important this verse was to them. If you see a decorated Chi Rho monogram in an old manuscript, it often means it was influenced by these early Irish and English scribes.
Images for kids
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A medieval depiction of the betrothal of Mary and Joseph from the Nuremberg Chronicle
