Matthew
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Matthew 1:23
Matthew 1:23 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, God's presence promise, and hope in Christ — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Matthew 28:20“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”
Psalms 139:8“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Isaiah 7:14“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Common questions
What does Matthew 1:23 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 1:23 reads: "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." The verse speaks to God's presence, God's presence promise, 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 1:23 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." is Matthew 1:23 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 1:23?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 1:23 include Matthew 28:20, Psalms 23:4, and Psalms 139:8. Reading them alongside Matthew 1:23 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with Matthew 1:23?
Read Matthew 1:23 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.