Matthew 1 – The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus Christ
Matthew 1 presents the genealogy of Jesus Christ, His miraculous birth, and Joseph’s role as His earthly father, highlighting Jesus as the promised Messiah and fulfillment of God’s covenant.
Matthew
The Gospel of Matthew is a Gospel that emphasizes that Jesus is the Messiah promised in the prophecies of the Old Testament. Written primarily for the Jewish people, this Gospel shows Jesus' genealogy from Abraham and David, and highlights His teachings about the Kingdom of God, such as in the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew affirms that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the Savior of the world.
Author: The Apostle Matthew (also known as Levi, a former tax collector and disciple of Jesus)
Date of Writing: Around AD 50–70, likely in the region of Syria or Palestine.
Matthew 2 – The Magi from the East, the Flight to Egypt, the Slaughter of the Children in Bethlehem, and the Return from Egypt
1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem 2saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” 3When King Herod heard this, … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 3 – John the Baptist, Jesus Baptized by John
1At that time John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea and was preaching: 2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!” 3Indeed, he is the one spoken of through the prophet Isaiah when he said:“A voice of one calling in the wilderness:Prepare the way for the Lord,make straight paths for Him.” 4John wore … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 4 – Temptation in the Wilderness, Jesus Begins in Galilee, Jesus Calls the First Disciples, Jesus Teaches and Heals Many
1Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2And after fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. 3Then the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” 4But Jesus answered, “It is written: Man … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 5 – The Sermon on the Mount (The Beatitudes, Salt of the Earth and Light of the World, Jesus and the Law)
1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain, and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 Then Jesus began to speak and teach them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 6 – Giving Alms, Prayer, Fasting, Treasures, and Worry
1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 7 – Judging, What Is Holy and Precious, Answered Prayer, the Narrow Way, False Teaching, Two Foundations, and the Crowd’s Response
1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 8 – Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy, Heals the Centurion’s Servant in Capernaum, Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law and Others, Following Jesus, Calming the Storm, Two Demon-Possessed Men Healed
1 After Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. 2 And behold, a leper came to Him and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Then Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 9 – The Paralytic Healed, Matthew the Tax Collector Follows Jesus, Fasting, the Ruler’s Daughter, Jesus Heals Two Blind Men, a Mute Man Healed, Jesus’ Compassion for the Crowds
1 After that, Jesus got into the boat and crossed over. Then He came to His own city. 2 And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Be of good cheer, My son; your sins are forgiven you.” 3 And at … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 10 – Jesus Calls the Twelve Apostles, Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles, Coming Persecution and Confessing Christ, Jesus Brings Division, How to Follow Jesus
1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and every sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 11 – Jesus and John the Baptist, Jesus Rebukes Several Cities, the Savior’s Invitation
1 After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach the gospel in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the works of Christ, 3 he sent word by his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 12 – The Disciples Pluck Grain on the Sabbath, Jesus Heals on the Sabbath, Jesus the Servant of the Lord, Jesus and Beelzebul, the Sign of Jonah, the Return of the Evil Spirit, Jesus and His Relatives
1 At that time, on the Sabbath, Jesus was walking through the grainfields. Because they were hungry, His disciples plucked heads of grain and ate them. 2 When the Pharisees saw it, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.” 3 But He answered them, … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 13 – The Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat, the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast, the Explanation of the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat, the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value, the Parable of the Net, Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
1 On that day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered around Him, so that He got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the shore. 3 Then He told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 14 – John the Baptist Is Killed, Jesus Feeds Five Thousand, Jesus Walks on Water, Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret
1 At that time news about Jesus reached Herod the tetrarch. 2 And he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead, and that is why these powers are at work in him.” 3 For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison because of … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 15 – God’s Command and the Traditions of the Jews, the Faith of the Canaanite Woman, Jesus Heals Many Sick People, Jesus Feeds Four Thousand
1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said: 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” 3 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 16 – The Pharisees and Sadducees Ask for a Sign, the Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees, Peter’s Confession, Jesus’ First Prediction of His Suffering, and the Cost of Following Him
1 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Jesus, they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 But He answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; 3 and in the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 17 – Jesus Glorified on the Mountain, Jesus Heals a Sick Boy, the Second Announcement of Jesus’ Suffering, Jesus Pays the Temple Tax
1 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And He was transfigured before them; His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 18 – Who Is the Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven, Who Leads Others Astray, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, Admonishing a Fellow Brother, the Parable of Forgiveness
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 Then Jesus called a little child to Him and placed the child among them 3 and said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 19 – Divorce, Jesus Blesses the Children, the Rich Young Man, and the Reward of Following Jesus
1 After Jesus had finished these sayings, He departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. 2 Great crowds followed Him, and He healed them there. 3 Then the Pharisees came to Him, testing Him and asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 20 – The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, the Third Prediction of Jesus’ Suffering, the Request of James and John’s Mother (Not to Rule but to Serve), Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third hour and saw others standing idle in … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 21 – Jesus Acclaimed in Jerusalem, Jesus Cleanses the Temple, Jesus Curses the Fig Tree, Questions About Jesus’ Authority, The Parable of the Two Sons, The Parable of the Tenants
1 When Jesus and His disciples had come near Jerusalem and had arrived at Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of His disciples 2 with this message: “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied there, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 22 – The Parable of the Wedding Banquet, Paying Taxes to Caesar, the Sadducees’ Question about the Resurrection, the Greatest Commandment, and Jesus’ Relationship to David
1 Then Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they were unwilling to come. 4 Again he sent other servants, … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 23 – Jesus Condemns the Scribes and Pharisees, Lament over Jerusalem
1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, saying: 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. 4 For they bind heavy burdens, … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 24 – The End Times Sermon (The Temple Will Be Destroyed, the Beginning of Sorrows, Severe Tribulation and False Messiahs, the Coming of the Son of Man, Exhortation to Watch, the Parable of the Faithful and Wicked Servant)
1 After this Jesus left the temple and was going away. His disciples came to Him to point out the buildings of the temple. 2 But He answered them, “Do you see all these things? Truly, I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another; every one will be thrown down.” … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 25 – The Wise and Foolish Virgins, the Parable of the Talents, and the Final Judgment
1 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones, however, took … Baca Selengkapnya
Matthew 26 – The Fourth Announcement of Jesus’ Suffering — The Plot to Kill Jesus, Jesus Is Anointed, Judas Betrays Jesus, Jesus Eats the Passover with His Disciples, The Institution of the Lord’s Supper, Peter Will Deny Jesus, In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus Is Arrested, Jesus Before the Religious Council, Peter Denies Jesus
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Matthew 27 – Jesus Is Handed Over to Pilate (The Death of Judas), Jesus Before Pilate, Jesus Is Mocked, Jesus Is Crucified, Jesus Dies, Jesus Is Buried, The Tomb of Jesus Is Guarded.
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Matthew 28 – The Resurrection of Jesus, the Guards’ Lie, and the Great Commission
1 After the Sabbath had passed, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, came to the stone, rolled it away, and sat upon … Baca Selengkapnya
