Matthew
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21
Matthew 1:21 (KJV) speaks to salvation, forgiveness of sin, and hope in Christ — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Acts of the Apostles 4:12“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
Acts of the Apostles 16:31“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
Matthew 26:28“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
Common questions
What does Matthew 1:21 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 1:21 reads: "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." The verse speaks to salvation, forgiveness of sin, and hope in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 1:21 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." is Matthew 1:21 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 1:21?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 1:21 include John 3:16, Acts of the Apostles 4:12, and John 3:17. Reading them alongside Matthew 1:21 deepens the theme of salvation.
How can I pray with Matthew 1:21?
Read Matthew 1:21 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.