[HossB86]

“Matthew 1:24-25 is all one sentence. The till refers to them marrying, not to intercourse.”

Uhhh.... no. Try reading Matthew 1: 24-25:
“24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.”

Let’s read it:

“When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took his wife,...”

Looks like he had a wife BEFORE Christ was born according to Matthew.

“...but knew her not....” What does “knew” mean? To marry, or to have sex?

According to Stong’s, marriage isn’t covered. Intercourse is.

And, you’re right; he didn’t have sex with her UNTIL Christ was born. Which means she wasn’t perpetually a virgin.

Hoss

[John Leland 1789]

That's good exigesis from the Scriptures on Matthew 1:24, 25.

You are aware that Rome doesn't interpret from the plain words of Scripture. The interpret INTO it that which fits their system.