Matthew 1:25 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Till she had brought forth her first-born son. — The word “firstborn” is not found in the best MSS. The questions which meet us here, unprofitable as they are, cannot be altogether passed over. What bearing have these words on the widespread belief of Christendom in the perpetual maidenhood of Mary? On what grounds does that belief itself rest?

Matthew 1:25

25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.