The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.