• Matt 1:20 — But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceiv
• Matt 1:21 — And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
• Matt 1:24 — Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

• Roman Catholic · Catholic
• Patristic · Patristic
• Reformed · Reformed

24 passages from 10 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

• Catechism of the Catholic Church · 9 passages
• Summa Theologica · 3 passages
• Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 2 passages
• Homilies on Matthew · 2 passages
• Homilies on the Epistle to the Hebrews · 2 passages
• Heidelberg Catechism · 2 passages
• Homilies on the Gospel of John · 1 passage
• Epistle to the Ephesians · 1 passage
• Confession of Dositheus · 1 passage
• Apostles' Creed · 1 passage