The Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David,ĭo not be afraid to take Mary as your wife for that which has beenĬonceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of Righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her, desired to put herĪway secretly. Had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows.