Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
BIRTH OF CHRIST. (Matthew 1:18-25)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise—or, "thus."
When as his mother Mary was espoused—rather, "betrothed."
to Joseph, before they came together, she was found—discovered to be.
with child of the Holy Ghost—It was, of course, the fact only that was discovered; the explanation of the fact here given is the Evangelist's own. That the Holy Ghost is a living conscious Person is plainly implied here, and is elsewhere clearly taught (Acts 5:3-4, etc.): and that, in the unity of the Godhead, He is distinct both from the Father and the Son, is taught with equal distinctness (Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14). On the miraculous conception of our Lord, see on Luke 1:35.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Matthew 1:18:
Matthew 1:1
Matthew 1:18
Luke 1:35
Luke 1:56
Luke 2:5
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