Matthew 1 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
Matthew 1
1The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
2Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren;
3and Judah begat Perez and Zerah of Tamar; and Perez begat Hezron; and Hezron begat Ram;
4and Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon; and Nahshon begat Salmon;
5and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
6and Jesse begat David the king. And David begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah;
7and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;
8and Asa begat Jehoshaphat; and Jehoshaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Uzziah;
9and Uzziah begat Jotham; and Jotham begat Ahaz; and Ahaz begat Hezekiah;
10and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;
11and Josiah begat Jechoniah and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away to Babylon.
12And after the carrying away to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Shealtiel; and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel;
13and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
14and Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
15and Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
16and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
17So all the generations from Abraham unto David are fourteen generations; and from David unto the carrying away to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon unto the Christ fourteen generations.
18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.
19And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20But when he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.
22Now all this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
23Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.
24And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife;
25and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS.
Matthew 1
1Book of the generation of Jesus Christ, Son of David, Son of Abraham.
2Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Juda and his brethren;
3and Juda begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom, and Esrom begat Aram,
4and Aram begat Aminadab, and Aminadab begat Naasson, and Naasson begat Salmon,
5and Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse,
6and Jesse begat David the king. And David begat Solomon, of her [that had been the wife] of Urias;
7and Solomon begat Roboam, and Roboam begat Abia, and Abia begat Asa,
8and Asa begat Josaphat, and Josaphat begat Joram, and Joram begat Ozias,
9and Ozias begat Joatham, and Joatham begat Achaz, and Achaz begat Ezekias,
10and Ezekias begat Manasses, and Manasses begat Amon, and Amon begat Josias,
11and Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away of Babylon.
12And after the carrying away of Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel, and Salathiel begat Zorobabel,
13and Zorobabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor,
14and Azor begat Sadoc, and Sadoc begat Achim, and Achim begat Eliud,
15and Eliud begat Eliazar, and Eliazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob,
16and Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
17All the generations, therefore, from Abraham to David [were] fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away of Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the carrying away of Babylon unto the Christ, fourteen generations.
18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was thus: His mother, Mary, that is, having been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child of [the] Holy Spirit.
19But Joseph, her husband, being [a] righteous [man], and unwilling to expose her publicly, purposed to have put her away secretly;
20but while he pondered on these things, behold, an angel of [the] Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to [thee] Mary, thy wife, for that which is begotten in her is of [the] Holy Spirit.
21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.
22Now all this came to pass that that might be fulfilled which was spoken by [the] Lord, through the prophet, saying,
23Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is, being interpreted, 'God with us.'
24But Joseph, having awoke up from his sleep, did as the angel of [the] Lord had enjoined him, and took to [him] his wife,
25and knew her not until she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in Matthew 1
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: Matthew 1:16
"and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ."
"and Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ."
