Matthew 1:25

And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Cross-references

Matthew 2:1 Historical context

Matthew 2:1 continues the narrative right after Jesus' birth, introducing the Magi—showing the immediate aftermath of the events in 1:25.

Luke 2:7 Parallel

Luke 2:7 provides parallel details of Jesus' birth—wrapping, manger—complementing Matthew's account of Joseph's obedience and naming.

Luke 2:21 Parallel

Luke 2:21 confirms the naming at circumcision, directly paralleling Joseph's obedience in naming Jesus as commanded.

Genesis 3:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 3:15 promises the woman's offspring who crushes Satan—fulfilled here in the birth of Jesus, the seed of the woman.

Luke 1:31 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:31 records the angel's prediction that Mary would bear a son named Jesus—directly fulfilled by Joseph's naming in Matthew 1:25.

Revelation 12:5 echoes the same birth of the male child, but depicts his destiny to rule and his ascension, expanding the context of Jesus' birth in Matthew 1:25.