Joseph

The father who raised Jesus

A carpenter from Nazareth, a righteous man. He obeyed the angel, protected Mary and the child, and raised Jesus as a father, a model of quiet, faithful fatherhood.

The righteous man

A carpenter from Nazareth. When he learns of Mary’s pregnancy, he decides to protect her quietly; he obeys the angel and takes her in.

Fatherhood that protects

He flees to Egypt to save the child, brings him back and raises him in Nazareth. Not a single word of his is recorded, only obedience and care.

Did you know?

• Joseph disappears from the accounts after Jesus is 12, probably having died before the ministry. Luke 2:41–52

Where to read in the Bible

• Matthew 1:18–25
• Matthew 2:13–15
• Luke 2:41–52

Connections

• adoptive father of Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Matthew 1:25
• husband of Mary · stated in the text · Matthew 1:24
• protected in the The flight to Egypt · stated in the text · Matthew 2:14
• lived in Nazareth · stated in the text · Luke 2:4; Luke 2:39

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