And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. < Matthew 28:3 | > Matthew 28:5 Reflection Matthew 28:4 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its words are […]
Matthew
The book of Matthew is the first Gospel in the New Testament, presenting the life, ministry, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Written primarily for a Jewish audience, Matthew emphasizes that Jesus is the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and establishing God’s kingdom on earth. The book highlights His authority, miracles, parables, and the call to discipleship, offering guidance for living a life aligned with God’s will.
Matthew emphasizes both the teaching and example of Christ. Through the Sermon on the Mount, parables, and miracles, readers learn about righteousness, mercy, forgiveness, and the nature of God’s kingdom. It also highlights the importance of faith, obedience, and the transformative power of following Jesus.
This Gospel encourages believers to grow in faith, understand God’s plan for salvation, and live as committed disciples of Christ. Matthew shows how God’s promises are fulfilled in Jesus and how His teachings remain relevant for guiding daily life.
Explore the book of Matthew to encounter the Messiah, learn from His teachings, and be inspired to live a life of faith, obedience, and devotion to God.
Matthew 28:5
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. < Matthew 28:4 | > Matthew 28:6 Reflection Matthew 28:5 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This […]
Matthew 28:6
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. < Matthew 28:5 | > Matthew 28:7 Reflection Matthew 28:6 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be […]
Matthew 28:7
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. < Matthew 28:6 | > Matthew 28:8 Reflection Matthew 28:7 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention […]
Matthew 28:8
And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. < Matthew 28:7 | > Matthew 28:9 Reflection Matthew 28:8 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may […]
Matthew 28:9
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. < Matthew 28:8 | > Matthew 28:10 Reflection Matthew 28:9 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, […]
Matthew 3:1
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, < Matthew 2:23 | > Matthew 3:2 Reflection Matthew 3:1 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]
Matthew 3:10
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. < Matthew 3:9 | > Matthew 3:11 Reflection Matthew 3:10 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the […]
Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: < Matthew 3:10 | > Matthew 3:12 Reflection Matthew 3:11 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, […]
Matthew 3:12
Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. < Matthew 3:11 | > Matthew 3:13 Reflection Matthew 3:12 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the […]
Matthew 3:13
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. < Matthew 3:12 | > Matthew 3:14 Reflection Matthew 3:13 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its words are […]
Matthew 3:14
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? < Matthew 3:13 | > Matthew 3:15 Reflection Matthew 3:14 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, […]
Matthew 3:15
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. < Matthew 3:14 | > Matthew 3:16 Reflection Matthew 3:15 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus […]
Matthew 3:16
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: < Matthew 3:15 | > Matthew 3:17 Reflection Matthew 3:16 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where […]
Matthew 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. < Matthew 3:16 | > Matthew 4:1 Reflection Matthew 3:17 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, […]
Matthew 3:2
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. < Matthew 3:1 | > Matthew 3:3 Reflection Matthew 3:2 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. […]
Matthew 3:3
For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. < Matthew 3:2 | > Matthew 3:4 Reflection Matthew 3:3 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention […]
Matthew 3:4
And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. < Matthew 3:3 | > Matthew 3:5 Reflection Matthew 3:4 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus […]
Matthew 3:5
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, < Matthew 3:4 | > Matthew 3:6 Reflection Matthew 3:5 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its […]
Matthew 3:6
And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. < Matthew 3:5 | > Matthew 3:7 Reflection Matthew 3:6 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing […]
Matthew 3:7
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? < Matthew 3:6 | > Matthew 3:8 Reflection Matthew 3:7 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws […]
Matthew 3:8
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: < Matthew 3:7 | > Matthew 3:9 Reflection Matthew 3:8 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing bring, forth, therefore, […]
Matthew 3:9
And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. < Matthew 3:8 | > Matthew 3:10 Reflection Matthew 3:9 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to […]
Matthew 4:1
Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. < Matthew 3:17 | > Matthew 4:2 Reflection Matthew 4:1 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but […]
Matthew 4:10
Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. < Matthew 4:9 | > Matthew 4:11 Reflection Matthew 4:10 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and […]
Matthew 4:11
Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. < Matthew 4:10 | > Matthew 4:12 Reflection Matthew 4:11 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]
Matthew 4:12
Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; < Matthew 4:11 | > Matthew 4:13 Reflection Matthew 4:12 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its words […]
Matthew 4:13
And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: < Matthew 4:12 | > Matthew 4:14 Reflection Matthew 4:13 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This […]
Matthew 4:14
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, < Matthew 4:13 | > Matthew 4:15 Reflection Matthew 4:14 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]
Matthew 4:15
The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; < Matthew 4:14 | > Matthew 4:16 Reflection Matthew 4:15 sits within Matthew, the Gospel according to Matthew, where Scripture often draws attention to the kingdom, discipleship, fulfillment, and Jesus the Messiah. This verse […]