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Matthew 1:20

But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:20 BSB

Matthew 1:20 has 33 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 17 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 3:5–6 (12 votes) and Luke 1:19 (11 votes). 31 other verses point back to it. It links with 18 other books, from Genesis 20 to Hebrews 10.

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Which verses does Matthew 1:20 point to?

The 20 strongest of 33, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Proverbs 3:5–612 votes

    Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

  2. Luke 1:1911 votes

    “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

  3. Matthew 1:189 votes

    This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.

  4. Joel 2:288 votes

    And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

  5. Matthew 2:198 votes

    After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.

  6. Luke 2:48 votes

    So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

  7. Genesis 31:117 votes

    In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’

  8. Judges 13:37 votes

    The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.

  9. Isaiah 26:37 votes

    You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

  10. Matthew 28:56 votes

    But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

  11. Luke 1:10–136 votes
  12. Matthew 2:225 votes
  13. Luke 1:26–385 votes
  14. Psalm 94:194 votes
  15. Psalm 119:1254 votes
  16. Psalm 143:84 votes
  17. Luke 2:8–144 votes
  18. 1 Kings 17:133 votes
  19. Job 4:13–163 votes
  20. Proverbs 12:53 votes

Which verses point to Matthew 1:20?

The 10 strongest of 31.