The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Matthew 1:16–17 AV
And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.
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The genealogy from Abraham to David shows the mercy of God
The genealogy from David to the Babylonian captivity shows the judgment of God
The genealogy from the Babylonian captivity to Christ shows the faithfulness of God
Galatians 4:4–5 AV
But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Matthew 1:16 AV
And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
John 1:12 AV
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
