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New Testament · 28 chapters · 1,071 verses · about 1 hour and 58 minutes to read
Matthew writes for readers who know the Old Testament, showing again and again that Jesus is the King the prophets promised. It holds the Sermon on the Mount and closes with the Great Commission.
Author: Matthew, also called Levi, one of the twelveTraditionally dated about AD 60Theme: Jesus the promised King
Chapters
Outline of Matthew
- 1–4Birth and beginnings
- 5–7The Sermon on the Mount
- 8–20Ministry in Galilee
- 21–25The last week's teaching
- 26–28The cross and the resurrection
Key verses
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Well-known verses in Matthew
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
How long Matthew is
Chapters: 28Verses: 1,071Words: about 23,684Read in: about 1 hour and 58 minutesLongest chapter: Matthew 26 (75 verses)
Matthew is the 40th book of the Bible and the 1st of the New Testament, between Malachi and Mark. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of Matthew?
Matthew, also called Levi, one of the twelve.
When was Matthew written?
It is traditionally dated about AD 60.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew writes for readers who know the Old Testament, showing again and again that Jesus is the King the prophets promised. It holds the Sermon on the Mount and closes with the Great Commission.
How long is Matthew?
Matthew has 28 chapters and 1,071 verses in the King James Version — about 23,684 words.
How long does it take to read Matthew?
about 1 hour and 58 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many chapters are in Matthew?
28.
How many verses are in Matthew?
1,071.
What is the longest chapter in Matthew?
Matthew 26, with 75 verses. The shortest is Matthew 3, with 17.
Where is Matthew in the Bible?
Matthew is the 40th book of the Bible and the 1st of the New Testament, between Malachi and Mark.
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