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New International Version
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.

New Living Translation
When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.

English Standard Version
When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife,

Berean Standard Bible
When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife.

Berean Literal Bible
And Joseph, having been awoken from sleep, did as the angel ofthe Lord had commanded him and received his wife.

King James Bible
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

New King James Version
Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife,

New American Standard Bible
And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and tookMary as his wife,

NASB 1995
And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife,

NASB 1977
And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and tookher as his wife,

Legacy Standard Bible
And Joseph got up from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and tookMary as his wife,

Amplified Bible
Then Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him, and he tookMary [to his home] as his wife,

Christian Standard Bible
When Joseph woke up, he did as the Lord’s angel had commanded him. He married her

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Joseph got up from sleeping, he did as the Lord’s angel had commanded him. He married her

American Standard Version
And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife;

Contemporary English Version
After Joseph woke up, he and Mary were soon married, just as the Lord's angel had told him to do.

English Revised Version
And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him to do. He took Mary to be his wife.

Good News Translation
So when Joseph woke up, he married Mary, as the angel of the Lord had told him to.

International Standard Version
When Joseph got up from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary as his wife.

NET Bible
When Joseph awoke from sleep he did what the angel of the Lord told him. He took his wife,

New Heart English Bible
And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Joseph, being raised from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took to him his wife:

Weymouth New Testament
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded, and brought home his wife,

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife.

World English Bible
Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Joseph, having risen from sleep, did as the messenger of the LORD directed him, and received his wife,

Berean Literal Bible
And Joseph, having been awoken from sleep, did as the angel ofthe Lord had commanded him and received his wife.

Young's Literal Translation
And Joseph, having risen from the sleep, did as the messenger of the Lord directed him, and received his wife,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joseph having awaked from sleep, did as the messenger of the Lord commanded him:

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Joseph rising up from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him, and took unto him his wife.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Joseph, arising from sleep, did just as the Angel of the Lord had instructed him, and he accepted her as his wife.

New American Bible
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.

New Revised Standard Version
When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
When Joseph rose up from his sleep, he did just as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and he took his wife.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when Yoseph arose from his sleep, he did according to that which The Angel of THE LORD JEHOVAH had commanded him, and he took his wife.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And Joseph awoke from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him; and he took home his wife,

Godbey New Testament
And Joseph rising from sleep did as the angel of the Lord commanded him;

Haweis New Testament
Then Joseph when arisen from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife;

Mace New Testament
Then Joseph being awak'd out of sleep, did as the angel of the Lord directed, and took his wife home,

Weymouth New Testament
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded, and brought home his wife,

Worrell New Testament
And Joseph, arising from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord directed him, and took to himself his wife;

Worsley New Testament
So Joseph, when he awoke fromhis sleep, did as the angel of the Lord directed him, and took home his wife:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Birth of Jesus
…23“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).24When Joseph woke up,he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him,and embraced Mary as his wife.25But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.…

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Cross References

Luke 2:4-5
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. / He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

Genesis 6:22
So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.

Genesis 7:5
And Noah did all that the LORD had commanded him.

Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Exodus 40:16
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

James 2:21-24
Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? / You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. / And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. ...

Genesis 22:2-3
“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” / So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated.

Genesis 12:1-4
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” ...

Romans 4:19-21
Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

Genesis 17:23
On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him.

1 Samuel 15:22
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

Luke 1:38
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Genesis 24:50-51
Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter. / Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.”

Acts 5:29
But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Genesis 26:5
because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”

Treasury of Scripture

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took to him his wife:

did.

Genesis 6:22
Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.

Genesis 7:5
And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him.

Genesis 22:2,3
And he said, Take now thy son, thine onlyson Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of…

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Matthew 1

1.The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.
18.He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.
19.The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph,
21.and declares the names and office of Jesus;
25.Jesus is born

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

When Joseph woke up
Joseph's awakening signifies a pivotal moment of obedience and faith. In biblical narratives, dreams often serve as divine communication (e.g.,Genesis 28:12,Daniel 2:19). Joseph's response to the dream reflects his righteousness and willingness to follow God's guidance, aligning with the biblical theme of God speaking through dreams to direct His people.

he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him
Joseph's immediate compliance with the angel's command demonstrates his faithfulness and trust in God's plan. The angel of the Lord is a recurring figure in Scripture, often delivering messages of great importance (e.g.,Exodus 3:2,Judges 6:12). Joseph's obedience is reminiscent of other biblical figures who acted on divine instructions, such as Abraham (Genesis 22:3) and Moses (Exodus 3:10-12).

and embraced Mary as his wife
By taking Mary as his wife, Joseph publicly accepts her and the child she carries, despite the potential for social stigma and personal sacrifice. This act fulfills the angel's message and aligns with the cultural context of betrothal and marriage in first-century Jewish society, where betrothal was a binding agreement. Joseph's acceptance of Mary prefigures Christ's acceptance of the Church, His bride, as seen inEphesians 5:25-27.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Joseph
A righteous man, betrothed to Mary, who is obedient to God's command despite potential social stigma.

2.Angel of the Lord
A divine messenger who appears to Joseph in a dream, providing guidance and reassurance.

3.Mary
The mother of Jesus, who is taken as Joseph's wife in obedience to God's plan.

4.Dream
The medium through which God communicates His will to Joseph, emphasizing divine intervention.

5.Marriage
The event of Joseph taking Mary as his wife, signifying his obedience and trust in God's plan.

Teaching Points

Obedience to God's Command
Joseph's immediate action upon waking demonstrates the importance of obeying God's instructions without delay or hesitation.

Trust in Divine Guidance
Joseph's acceptance of the angel's message shows a deep trust in God's plan, even when it defies societal norms or personal understanding.

Faith in Action
Joseph's decision to take Mary as his wife is a practical demonstration of faith, illustrating that true faith often requires tangible actions.

Courage in the Face of Judgment
Joseph's willingness to marry Mary despite potential public disgrace highlights the courage required to follow God's will.

Role of Divine Intervention
The angel's appearance in a dream underscores the belief that God actively intervenes in human affairs to guide and direct His people.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Matthew 1:24?

2.How does Joseph's obedience in Matthew 1:24 inspire your own faith actions?

3.What does Joseph's response teach about trusting God's guidance in difficult situations?

4.How does Joseph's obedience connect with other biblical examples of faithfulness?

5.In what ways can you emulate Joseph's obedience in your daily life?

6.How does Matthew 1:24 demonstrate the importance of immediate obedience to God's commands?

7.How does Matthew 1:24 affirm Joseph's obedience to divine instruction?

8.Why is Joseph's acceptance of Mary significant in Matthew 1:24?

9.What does Matthew 1:24 reveal about Joseph's character and faith?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 1?

11.Who was Jesus' earthly father?

12.How can blended families successfully integrate and thrive?

13.Did Jesus have a wife?

14.Matthew 1:1 – If Jesus is the Messiah from David’s line, how is this claim verified when Joseph is not his biological father?

What Does Matthew 1:24 Mean

When Joseph woke up

“Joseph got up from sleep” (Matthew 1:24a)

• The very first thing Joseph does after receiving the dream is act—no delay, no debate. Compare Abraham’s swift obedience inGenesis 22:3 and Paul’s immediate response inActs 26:19.

• Genuine faith moves quickly when God speaks (Psalm 119:60;Hebrews 3:15).

• Joseph’s waking symbolizes spiritual alertness: he is now wide-awake to God’s plan (Ephesians 5:14).

he did

“He did…” (Matthew 1:24b)

• Obedience is described in one concise action verb—no need for extra words.James 1:22 reminds us to be “doers of the word.”

• Doing, not merely feeling or planning, distinguishes discipleship (John 14:15).

as the angel of the Lord had commanded him

“…as the angel of the Lord had commanded him” (Matthew 1:24c)

• Joseph treats the angel’s message as God’s direct command (Luke 1:38;Acts 10:33).

• The phrase underscores Scripture’s reliability: God’s word given through His messenger is binding and trustworthy (Numbers 23:19).

• Command implies authority; Joseph submits without hesitation (Matthew 7:24;1 Samuel 15:22).

and embraced Mary

“…and embraced Mary…” (Matthew 1:24d)

• “Embraced” signals public acceptance; Joseph shields Mary from shame (Isaiah 41:10;Proverbs 18:10).

• His action fulfills the angel’s earlier reassurance inMatthew 1:20.

• Love acts sacrificially (Ephesians 5:25;1 John 3:18).

as his wife

“…as his wife” (Matthew 1:24e)

• Joseph consummates the legal covenant, granting Mary full marital status (Genesis 2:24;Malachi 2:14).

• By taking her home, he acknowledges Jesus legally as his son, positioning the Child within David’s line (2 Samuel 7:12-16;Romans 1:3).

• Obedience to God strengthens rather than undermines family commitments (Colossians 3:18-19).

summary

Matthew 1:24 shows faith in action. Joseph wakes up, obeys immediately, submits to divine authority, protects Mary, and completes their marriage. His swift, wholehearted response models how believers today should treat God’s Word: hear it, trust it, and live it without delay.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(24)Took unto him his wife.--These few words cover a great deal. They imply the formal ratification of the betrothal before witnesses; the benediction by a priest; the marriage-feast; the removal from the house that had hitherto been her home to that of Joseph. They imply also that what had seemed evidence of guilt among the neighbours of that home, brought with it to Joseph's mind no ground for blame. To them, if they were not told the history, and it is not probable that they were, it must have been deemed an act of exceptional mercy and forbearance. The reverence implied in what the next verse records must have roused their wonder.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 24, 25 .- Josephsthreefold obedience- taking Mary,not consummating the marriage,naming the child in faith.Verse 24. -Then Joseph being raised;and Joseph arose (Revised Version); for the stress of the Greek is not on "Joseph," butἐγερθείς. Immediately on arising, Joseph obeyed.From sleep;from his sleep (Revised Version);i.e. which he was then enjoying. No stress is laid on sleep as such.Did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife. "Bidden," in modern English, too much suggests "asking;" hence the Revised Version "commanded" (προσέταξεν). Joseph's faith was seen in immediate obedience to commands received.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

When
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Joseph
Ἰωσὴφ(Iōsēph)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2501:Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.

woke up,
Ἐγερθεὶς(Egertheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1453:(a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.

he did
ἐποίησεν(epoiēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4160:(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

as
ὡς(hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

the
ὁ(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

angel
ἄγγελος(angelos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32:From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

of [the] Lord
Κυρίου(Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

had commanded
προσέταξεν(prosetaxen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4367:(a) I instruct, command, (b) I appoint, assign. From pros and tasso; to arrange towards, i.e. enjoin.

him,
αὐτῷ(autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

embraced
παρέλαβεν(parelaben)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3880:From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.

[Mary as]
τὴν(tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

his
αὐτοῦ(autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

wife.
γυναῖκα(gynaika)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135:A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

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