The Book of Matthew

New Testament28 Chapters • 1071 Verses

Quick Facts

Testament
New Testament
Chapters
28
Verses
1071
Author
Matthew

Book Summary

Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and King of the Jews, featuring His teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection.

It includes the Sermon on the Mount, the Great Commission, and extensive Old Testament fulfillment quotations.

Main Themes

Kingdom

Jesus inaugurates the Kingdom of Heaven.

Fulfillment

Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecy.

Discipleship

Following Jesus requires total commitment.

Key Verses in Matthew

"The Genealogy of JesusA record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham:"
Matthew 1:1
"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”"
Matthew 1:21
"When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi."
Matthew 2:16
"The Baptism of JesusThen Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John."
Matthew 3:13
"the people living in darknesshave seen a great light;on those living in the land of the shadow of deatha light has dawned.”"
Matthew 4:16

Chapters in Matthew

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