New Testament
Augustus
The first Roman Emperor whose decree initiated the census leading to Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.
Augustus, born Gaius Octavius, was the Roman Emperor who reigned during the birth of Jesus Christ. His decree for a census necessitated Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy of Micah 5:2. His administration provides the historical framework for the arrival of the Messiah and the subsequent spread of the gospel throughout the Roman Empire.
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5 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
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- Matthew8 versesA tax collector called by Jesus to be one of the twelve apostles and author of the Gospel of Matthew.
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