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NASB | Matthew 1:25 but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 1:25 but he kept her a virgin until she had given birth to a Son [her firstborn child]; and he named Him Jesus (The LORD is salvation). |
Bible Question: Was Mary a virgin her whole life - after Jesus was born |
Bible Answer: Part IV MARY -- HONOR OR ADORATION? 'Seven Steps to Deity 'Perpetual Virginity "In the third step, the Roman Catholic Church further teaches the doctrine of Mary’s perpetual virginity. This doctrine maintains that at no time did Mary ever have any sexual relations with Joseph, nor did she have any other children. It was St. Jerome in 337 A.D. who declared her to be “blessed Mary, always virgin” - something the Bible never stated. In fact, the Bible flatly contradicts it (see Matthew 1:25; 12:46-50; 13:55. 56; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21; John 7:3, 5, 10; and Galatians 1:19). The Scriptures even insist that James be uniquely identified as “the Lord’s brother.” 'The doctrine of Mary’s perpetual virginity in Catholic thinking sets her apart uniquely as an illustration of purity, paralleling our Lord’s sinlessness. (STATEMENT DM160 Charismatics and the Cult of Mary by Walter Martin) (www.equip.org) |