# Connecting Statement:

The author concludes Jesus's genealogy, which began in [Matthew 1:1](../01/01.md).

# Mary, by whom Jesus was born

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Mary, who gave birth to Jesus" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# who is called Christ

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "whom people call Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])