Matthew 1:1-15 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.… 1. A profane use for ostentation. 2. A holy use (1) For the observing of judicial laws; (2) For the distinguishing the church from those without; (3) For the setting forth the pedigree of the Messiah, lest it should be thought that he were some obscure or secret person. (R. Ward.) Parallel Verses KJV: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.WEB: The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. |
    |