Gospels · New Testament
Matthew
Matthew has 28 chapters and 1,071 verses. Its verses carry 13,833 cross-references to other passages (8,344 with at least 4 reader votes), and it links with 65 of the other 65 books, most strongly with Luke, Mark and John.
When was Matthew written, and by whom?
Traditionally written by Matthew, AD 50–65; many scholars date it AD 80–90.
Its events are set in AD 26–33, by the dates on the timeline.
Traditional authorship dates as conservative introductions give them; critical dates where most critical scholars differ. Sources and both reckonings: the timeline.
Matthew on the timeline
- Temptations of Jesus AD 26
- Jesus visits Galilee AD 27
- Fishers of Men AD 27
- Sermon on the Mount AD 28
- Healing Centurion's Servant AD 28
- Gadarene Demoniacs AD 28
- Healing the Man with Palsy AD 28
- Jesus Calls Matthew AD 28
- Capernaum Miracles AD 28
- Jesus' Message on John the Baptist AD 28
- Corn on the Sabbath AD 28
- Healing a Withered Hand AD 28
- Healing Multitudes AD 28
- Blind and Dumb Demoniac and Following Discourse AD 28
- Seaside Parables and Miracle AD 28
- 3rd Tour of Galilee AD 29
Chapters
Brighter = more strong links (at least 4 votes, either direction).
Most connected verses in Matthew
- Matthew 25:34 120 strong links
- Matthew 28:20 117 strong links
- Matthew 6:33 105 strong links
- Matthew 25:40 97 strong links
- Matthew 28:18 96 strong links
- Matthew 6:13 95 strong links
- Matthew 25:35 92 strong links
- Matthew 3:2 91 strong links
Which books does Matthew connect to most?
- Luke 1,905
- Mark 1,209
- John 1,080
- Psalms 884
- Acts 682
- Isaiah 673
- Revelation 463
- Romans 384
- Hebrews 374
- 1 Corinthians 363
- Proverbs 352
- 1 Peter 250
Counts are links with at least 4 votes between the two books, either direction.