[metmom]

And note the use of the word *firstborn* son.

Scripture tells us that Jesus is God’s ONLY son.

But it doesn’t use the word *only* in regard to Mary. It uses *firstborn*.

[ealgeone]

The Greek word Luke uses is protokos from which we derive prototype. It allows room for others to follow.

In John 3:16 John uses monogone meaning one of a kind in describing Jesus as the Only Begotten Son of God.

The Greek allows for Joseph and Mary to have their own kids with Jesus being the first born while allowing Jesus is The Only Son of God.

His Word is awesome!