Question 19
Birth and Early Life of JesusJoseph took Mary but knew her not until she had borne a son because
- A.he did not want to disgrace Marry.
- B.he did not want to defile himself
- C.he obeyed angelic instruction
- D.to do otherwise would defile the child's holiness
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (he obeyed angelic instruction)
Explanation
Joseph did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took his wife, but knew her not until she bore a son (Matthew 1:24-25).