Matthew 1:1-16 - "...begat...begat...begat...begat...begat... And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ."
After 39 "begats" in a row, there is no "begat" in the birth of Jesus. Matthew goes out of his way to illustrate the virgin birth even in his genealogy.
Verse 16 - "of whom" is feminine singular, clearly referring back to Mary and leaving Joseph out.
Contradicting the "perpetual virginity" of Mary as the Roman Catholics teach it: Matthew 1:19 - "...before they came together..." Matthew 1:25 - "And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son..."
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