Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 1:20
While he thought. Reflected, still in doubt, perplexed.
The angel. Gabriel appeared to Mary (Luke 1:26); the name of the
angel is not here given. Angels are messengers; an angel of the Lord is
the Lord's messenger. These messengers are usually superhuman, but not
always.
In a dream. Often messages were conveyed by impressions made in
sleep. Three times revelations were thus made to Joseph.
Thou son of David. It was fitting that he should now be reminded
that he belonged to the family from whence the Messiah was to come.
Fear not. His betrothed was pure.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 1:20
Luke 1:26
Luke 1:27
Acts 26:7
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