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Originally Posted by Eternal Paradox
Alright, here is a nice and simple one.
(Using the King James version)
Luke 3:23 - And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli
Matthew 1:16 - And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Who is the father of Joseph? Heli or Jacob?
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The conflicting geneologies, not uncommon:
The passage in Luke is actually referring to Mary's bloodline, not Joseph's. The reason Joseph is mentioned is because Luke is adhering to Hebrew tradition of listing the husband. He had made it clear in earlier passages that Joseph was not Jesus' father.