Matthew 1:23

"Now all this has happened that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,"

Key Reflection

This verse underscores that Jesus' birth fulfills prophetic promises made centuries earlier, linking his coming as a fulfillment of God's sovereign plan and divine revelation through the prophets. It highlights the precision with which Scripture predicts the Messiah’s advent, emphasizing the divine orchestration of history.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Ver 23. No specific Barnes text on this verse. See Barnes on "Mt 1:22" {1} "Emmanuel" or, "his name shall be called" {z} "God with us" Joh 1:14 __________________________________________________________________

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