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Immaculate Conception In Catholic belief, the idea that the Virgin Mary was from the time of her conception free from original sin. This is not a NT teaching but was made an article of faith for Roman Catholics in the nineteenth century.
Key KJV Scriptures:
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-55; Romans 3:23; Hebrews 4:15
Key KJV Scriptures: Full Text
40 indexed verses · Showing 1–40. Read each passage in its chapter context.
Matthew 1:18 (KJV)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 1:19 (KJV)
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 1:20 (KJV)
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 1:21 (KJV)
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:22 (KJV)
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
Matthew 1:23 (KJV)
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Matthew 1:24 (KJV)
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Matthew 1:25 (KJV)
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Luke 1:26 (KJV)
And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
Luke 1:27 (KJV)
To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
Luke 1:28 (KJV)
And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
Luke 1:29 (KJV)
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
Luke 1:30 (KJV)
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Luke 1:31 (KJV)
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Luke 1:32 (KJV)
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Luke 1:33 (KJV)
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Luke 1:34 (KJV)
Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
Luke 1:35 (KJV)
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:36 (KJV)
And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
Luke 1:37 (KJV)
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luke 1:38 (KJV)
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Luke 1:39 (KJV)
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
Luke 1:40 (KJV)
And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
Luke 1:41 (KJV)
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:42 (KJV)
And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
Luke 1:43 (KJV)
And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Luke 1:44 (KJV)
For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 1:45 (KJV)
And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
Luke 1:46 (KJV)
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
Luke 1:47 (KJV)
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Luke 1:48 (KJV)
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Luke 1:49 (KJV)
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
Luke 1:50 (KJV)
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Luke 1:51 (KJV)
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Luke 1:52 (KJV)
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Luke 1:53 (KJV)
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Luke 1:54 (KJV)
He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
Luke 1:55 (KJV)
As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
Romans 3:23 (KJV)
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Hebrews 4:15 (KJV)
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.