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Graphic-novel illustration of Mary and Joseph standing apart in a modest Nazareth home as Joseph considers what to do.
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Matthew 1:18-19

A Righteous Choice

The Birth of Jesus the Messiah · Matthew 1

Story guide: Mary's pregnancy is known before they come together. Joseph chooses not to expose her to public disgrace.

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18The birth of Jesus Christ happened in this way: when his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

19And Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to expose her to public disgrace, intended to divorce her quietly.

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