Matthew 1:20

“But while he thought on these things, etc.] While he was revolving them in his mind, considering what was most fit and proper to be done, whether to dismiss her publicly or privately; while he was consulting within himself the glory of God, the peace of his own conscience, and the credit of Mary, behold the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream; probably the same Angel which appeared to Zacharias, and brought him tidings that his wife should have a son, and who also appeared to Mary, and acquainted her that she should conceive, and bring forth the Messiah, Whose name was Gabriel, (<420111>Luke 1:11,19,36). If we will believe the Jews, this Angel must be Gabriel, since he is the Angel…”

“But while he thought on these things--Who would not feel for him after receiving such intelligence, and before receiving any light from above? As he brooded over the matter alone, in the stillness of the night, his domestic prospects darkened and his happiness blasted for life, his mind slowly making itself up to the painful step, yet planning how to do it in the way least offensive--at the last extremity the Lord Himself interposes. behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph thou son of David--This style of address was doubtless advisedly chosen to remind him of what all the families of David's line so early coveted, and thus it would prepare him for the…”

“He thought on these things - He did not act hastily. He did not take the course which the law would have permitted him to do, if he had been hasty, violent, or unjust. It was a case deeply affecting his happiness, his character, and the reputation and character of his chosen companion. God will guide the thoughtful and the anxious. And when we have looked patiently at a perplexed subject, and know not what to do, then God, as in the case of Joseph, will interpose to lead us and direct our way. Psalms 25:9. The angel of the Lord - The word “angel” literally means a messenger. It is applied chiefly in the Scriptures to those invisible holy beings who have not fallen into sin: who live in…”

“1:20 The angel of the Lord declared to Joseph in a dream (see 2:12-13, 19, 22) that Mary had been neither seduced nor violated; instead, the baby was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:34-35), who often has a creative and life-generating role (Gen 1:2; Ezek 37:1-14; John 3:5-8).”

“while: Psa 25:8, Psa 25:9, Psa 94:19, Psa 119:125, Psa 143:8; Pro 3:5, Pro 3:6, Pro 12:5; Isa 26:3, Isa 30:21 the angel: Jdg 13:3, Jdg 13:8, Jdg 13:9; Luk 1:10-13, Luk 1:19, Luk 1:26-38, Luk 2:8-14 in: Mat 2:13, Mat 2:19, Mat 2:22; Gen 31:11; Num 12:6; Job 4:13-16, Job 33:15-17; Joe 2:28 Joseph: Isa 7:2, Isa 7:13; Jer 33:26; Luk 2:4 fear not: Mat 28:5; Gen 46:3; Kg1 17:13; Isa 51:7; Jer 40:9; Luk 1:30 that: Mat 1:18; Jer 31:22 conceived: Gr. begotten Matthew 1:21”