18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about [a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
[a] Or The origin of Jesus the Messiah was like this
Reading the verses above in today's times must bring up some 'wtf''s. In todays world David would have been calling Jerry Springer to get a blood test and spew his story to the under bellies of the world. Although Mary may have been labelled some unfavourable names in our times what would have happened to her if David wasn't quiet? If anyone who is up on their history knows fill me in.
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