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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
| − | ''This | + | ''This section should be very brief. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →'' |
| − | Matthew | + | '''Relationship to New Testament.''' The relationship of Matthew to the New Testament as a whole is discussed at ____. The similarities and differences among the four gospels (and Acts) are discussed at ____. |
| − | + | '''Story.''' Matthew consists of several sections generally separated by five major speeches: | |
| − | + | * [[Matthew 1-2 | Chapters 1-2]]: Christ's birth and childhood. | |
| − | + | * [[Matthew 3-4 | Chapters 3-4]]: Christ prepares for and begins his ministry | |
| + | * [[Matthew 5-7 | Chapters 5-7]]: The Sermon on the Mount. | ||
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| + | '''Message.''' Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Matthew include: | ||
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| + | * Christ is the Messiah prophesied in the Jewish scriptures. | ||
== Historical setting == | == Historical setting == | ||
| − | ''This | + | ''This section should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →'' |
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| + | * '''Author: Matthew.''' | ||
| − | The | + | * '''Audience.''' The Gospel of Matthew is widely thought to have been written for an audience of Jews. A comparison of the apparent intended audiences of each of the four gospels is treated at --page--. |
| − | + | * '''Setting.''' The historical background setting of the four gospels is treated at --page--. | |
| + | * '''Chronology.''' A joint chronology of the four gospels is treated at --page--. | ||
== Discussion == | == Discussion == | ||
| − | ''This | + | ''This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →'' |
* Matthew is often called "the Gospel of the Church" because of its emphasis on the calling and ministry of the Twelve as well as the giving of keys to Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration. | * Matthew is often called "the Gospel of the Church" because of its emphasis on the calling and ministry of the Twelve as well as the giving of keys to Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration. | ||
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* To see one scholar's view that a major New Testament theme is that messianic concepts in the Old Testament were misunderstood by the Jews, see R. W. L. Moberly's commentary about the Road to Emmaus in ''The Bible, Theology, and Faith'' ISBN 0521772222. | * To see one scholar's view that a major New Testament theme is that messianic concepts in the Old Testament were misunderstood by the Jews, see R. W. L. Moberly's commentary about the Road to Emmaus in ''The Bible, Theology, and Faith'' ISBN 0521772222. | ||
| + | <div id="outline"></div> | ||
| + | == Outline and page map == | ||
| − | + | ''This section contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →'' | |
| − | + | * [http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=3429#comment-210287 The Structure of Matthew's Gospel] by Julie M. Smith at the ''T&S'' blog provides an alternative outline of the book of Matthew that parallels the Pentateuch. | |
| + | * Matthew was one of the first books of the Bible to recognized in modern times as being organized as a chiasm: | ||
| − | + | [[Matt 1:1-2:23 | '''A. Christ's birth and childhood (Chapters 1-2)''']] | |
| + | ::• Christ's genealogy (1:1-17) | ||
| + | ::• Mary conceives, Joseph instructed to marry, Christ is born (1:18-25) | ||
| + | ::• the wise men visit Christ (2:1-12) | ||
| + | ::• Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt until Herod dies (2:13-23) | ||
| − | '' | + | :[[Matt 3:1-4:25 | '''B. Christ is baptized and begins his ministry (Chapters 3-4)''']] |
| + | :::• John the Baptist preaches and all of Judea is baptized of him in River Jordan (3:1-6) | ||
| + | ::::• John announces Christ's worthiness and Jewish leaders' wickedness (3:7-12) | ||
| + | :::::• Christ is baptized by John and announced by the Father (3:13-17) | ||
| + | ::::• Christ fasts 40 days and is tempted (4:1-11) | ||
| + | :::• Christ calls apostles, preaches, and multitudes of Galilee and Judea follow him (4:12-25) | ||
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| + | ::[[Matthew 5-7 | '''C. Sermon on the Mount (Chapter 5-7)''']] | ||
| − | + | :::[[Matthew 8-9 | '''D. ____ (Chapters 8-9)''']] | |
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| − | + | ::::[[Matt 10:1-42 | '''E. Instruction regarding missionary work (Chapter 10)''']] | |
| − | + | :::::[[Matthew 11-12 | '''F. ____ (Chapters 11-12)''']] | |
| − | === | + | ::::::[[Matt 13:1-58 | '''G. Parables of apostasy and restoration (Chapter 13)''']] |
| + | :::::::a. Jesus begins to teach the multitude ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.1-2?lang=eng 13:1-2]) | ||
| + | ::::::::b. parable of discipleship: the sower ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.3-9?lang=eng#2 13:3-9]) | ||
| + | :::::::::c. use of parables fulfills prophecy about Jesus ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.10-17?lang=eng#9 13:10-17]) | ||
| + | ::::::::::d. parable of the sower explained ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.18-23?lang=eng#22 13:18-23]) | ||
| + | :::::::::::e. parable of the apostasy: wheat and tares ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.24-30?lang=eng#23 13:24-30]) | ||
| + | :::::::::::e. parables of the restoration: mustard seed and leaven ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.31-33?lang=eng#30 13:31-33]) | ||
| + | :::::::::c. use of parables fulfills prophecy about Jesus ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.36-36?lang=eng#33 13:34-36]) | ||
| + | ::::::::::d. parable of the wheat and tares explained ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.37-43?lang=eng#36 13:37-43]) | ||
| + | ::::::::b. parables of discipleship: treasure in a field, pearl of great price, dragnet ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.44-50?lang=eng#43 13:44-50]) | ||
| + | :::::::a. parable of the householder, Jesus leaves ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.51-53?lang=eng#50 13:51-53]) | ||
| + | :::::::• Jesus is not honored only in his own country ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/13.54-58?lang=eng#53 13:54-58]) | ||
| − | + | :::::[[Matthew 14-17 | '''F. ____ (Chapters 14-17)''']] | |
| − | + | ::::[[Matt 18:1-35 | '''E. Instruction regarding church administration (Chapter 18)''']] | |
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| − | + | :::[[Matthew 19-20 | '''D. ____ (Chapters 19-20)''']] | |
| − | + | :::[[Matthew 21-23 | '''D. ____ (Chapters 21-23)''']] | |
| − | + | ::[[Matthew 24-25 | '''C. Olivet Discourse (Chapter 24-25)''']] | |
| + | ::::[[Matt 24:1-31 | • two questions: what are the time and the sign of the Second Coming?]] (24:1-3) | ||
| + | ::::[[Matt 24:1-31 | • signs identified]] (24:4-31) | ||
| + | ::::[[Matt 24:32-41 | • timing: parable of the fig tree]] (24:32-41) | ||
| + | ::::[[Matt 24:42-25:46 | • preparation for the Second Coming]] (24:42-25:46) | ||
| + | :::::• parable of the faithful and evil servants (24:45-51) | ||
| + | :::::• parable of the ten virgins (25:1-13) | ||
| + | :::::• parable of the talents (25:14-30) | ||
| + | :::::• parable of the sheep and goats (25:31-46) | ||
| − | + | :[[Matthew 26-27 | '''B. Last Supper, Gethsemane, trial, crucifixion, burial (Chapter 26-27)''']] | |
| − | + | [[Matt 28:1-20 | '''A. Christ's resurrection (Chapter 28)''']] | |
| − | + | == Unanswered questions == | |
| − | + | ''This section is for questions along the lines of "I still don't understand ..." Please do not be shy. The point of these questions is to identify things that still need to be addressed on this page. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →'' | |
| − | + | == Prompts for life application == | |
| − | + | ''This section is for prompts that suggest ways in which a passage can influence a person's life. Prompts may be appropriate either for private self reflection or for a class discussion. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →'' | |
| − | + | == Prompts for further study == | |
| − | + | ''This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →'' | |
| − | * | + | * Why does Matthew quote scripture so often when he tells what happened to Jesus? |
| − | + | == Resources == | |
| − | + | ''This section is for listing links and print resources, including those that are also cited elsewhere on this page. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →'' | |
| − | + | '''Translations and Lexicons.''' | |
| − | * | + | * [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew&version=AMP Amplified (The Amplified Bible, 1987 update)] |
| − | * Matt | + | * [http://biblia.com/books/nasb95/Matt NASB (New American Standard Bible, 1995 update)] |
| − | * Matt | + | * [http://biblia.com/books/niv2011/Matt NIV (New International Version)] |
| − | * | + | * [http://biblia.com/books/rsv/Mt RSV (Revised Standard Version)] |
| − | * | + | * Interlinear text ([http://biblehub.com/lexicon/matthew/1-1.htm English-Greek]), ([http://biblehub.com/interlinear/matthew/1-1.htm Greek-English]) |
| − | * | + | * [https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/matt/1/1/t_conc Strong's Greek Concordance and Lexicon] |
| − | * | + | * [[Help:Writing in Greek or Hebrew | Help page explaining how to use Greek characters on this site]] |
| − | + | '''Related passages''' that interpret or shed light on Matthew. | |
| − | * | + | * '''Joseph Smith Translation.''' The Joseph Smith Translation made changes to 652, or more than 60%, of the 1,071 verses in Matthew. With so many changes, readers just have to constantly consult the Joseph Smith Translation. Most significant changes are incorporated into the LDS edition of the Bible. All changes are noted in Wayment's ''Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible''.<ref>Wayment, ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the New Testament'', p. 1-91.</ref> |
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| − | * Matt | + | :* [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/1.23?lang=eng#22 Matt 1:23] - [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/isa/7.14?lang=eng#13 Isa 7:14] (clear quotation) |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 2:6 - Mic 5:2 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 2:15 - Hos 11:1 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 2:18 - Jer 31:15 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 3:3 - Isa 40:3 |
| − | * | + | :* Mat 4:4 - Deut 8:3 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 4:6 - Ps 91:11-12 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 4:7 - Deut 6:16 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 4:10 - Deut 6:13 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 4:10 - Deut 10:20 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 4:15-16 - Isa 9:1-2; 42:7 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 5-7 - 3 Ne 12-14 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 5:5 - Ps 37:11 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 5:21, 27 - Ex 20:13-14; Deut 5:17-18 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 5:31 - Deut 24:1 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 5:33 - Exo 23:7; Lev 19:12 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 5:38 - Exo 21:24; Lev 24:20; Duet 19:21 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 5:43 - Lev 19:18 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 5:48 - Gen 17:1 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 7:23 - Ps 6:8 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 8:4 - Lev 14:2-3 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 8:17 - Isa 53:4 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 9:13 - Hos 6:6 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 10:35-36 - Mic 7:6 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 11:5 - Isa 29:18; 35:5 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 11:10 - Mal 3:1 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 11:14 - Mal 4:5 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 12:3 - Isa 21:6 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 12:5 - Num 28:9-10 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 12:7 - Hos 6:6 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 12:18-21 - Isa 42:1-4 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 12:40 - Jonah 1:17 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 12:42 - 1 Kgs 10:1 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 13:14 - Isa 6:9-10 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 13:35 - Ps 78:2 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 15:4 - Exo 20:12: 21:17; Lev 20:9; Deut 5:16; Prov 20:20 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 15:8-9 - Isa 29:13 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 16:4 - Jonah 1:17 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 17:10 - Mal 4:5 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 18:15-16 - Lev 19:15, 17 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 18:16 - Deut 19:15 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 19:4-5 - Gen 1:27; 2:24 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 19:7 - Deut 24:1 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 19:18 - Exo 20:12 |
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| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 19:26 - Jer 32:17 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 21:5 - Zech 9:9 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 21:9 - Ps 118:26 |
| − | * Matt | + | :* Matt 21:13 - Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11 |
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| + | :* Matt 21:33 - Isa 5:1 | ||
| − | + | :* Matt 21:42 - Ps 118:22-23 | |
| − | + | :* Matt 21:44 - Isa 8:14; Zech 12:3; Dan 2:34-35, 44 | |
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| − | + | :* Matt 22:37 - Deut 6:5 | |
| + | :* Matt 22:39 - Lev 19:18 | ||
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| + | :* Matt 23:35 - Gen 4:8; 2 Chron 24:21-22 | ||
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* Wayment, Thomas A., ed. ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the New Testament''. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 2005. (ISBN 1590384393) BX8630 .A2 2005. | * Wayment, Thomas A., ed. ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the New Testament''. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 2005. (ISBN 1590384393) BX8630 .A2 2005. | ||
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* Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ''[https://www.lds.org/manual/the-life-and-teachings-of-jesus-and-his-apostles?lang=eng The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles (New Testament Institute Manual)]'', second ed. ([https://si.lds.org/bc/seminary/content/library/manuals/institute-student/old-testament-student-manual-1-kings-malachi_eng.pdf PDF version]). Salt Lake City, Utah: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1979. | * Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ''[https://www.lds.org/manual/the-life-and-teachings-of-jesus-and-his-apostles?lang=eng The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles (New Testament Institute Manual)]'', second ed. ([https://si.lds.org/bc/seminary/content/library/manuals/institute-student/old-testament-student-manual-1-kings-malachi_eng.pdf PDF version]). Salt Lake City, Utah: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1979. | ||
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Summary[edit]
This section should be very brief. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →
Relationship to New Testament. The relationship of Matthew to the New Testament as a whole is discussed at ____. The similarities and differences among the four gospels (and Acts) are discussed at ____.
Story. Matthew consists of several sections generally separated by five major speeches:
- Chapters 1-2: Christ's birth and childhood.
- Chapters 3-4: Christ prepares for and begins his ministry
- Chapters 5-7: The Sermon on the Mount.
Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Matthew include:
- Christ is the Messiah prophesied in the Jewish scriptures.
Historical setting[edit]
This section should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →
- Author: Matthew.
- Audience. The Gospel of Matthew is widely thought to have been written for an audience of Jews. A comparison of the apparent intended audiences of each of the four gospels is treated at --page--.
- Setting. The historical background setting of the four gospels is treated at --page--.
- Chronology. A joint chronology of the four gospels is treated at --page--.
Discussion[edit]
This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →
- Matthew is often called "the Gospel of the Church" because of its emphasis on the calling and ministry of the Twelve as well as the giving of keys to Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration.
- To see one scholar's view that a major New Testament theme is that messianic concepts in the Old Testament were misunderstood by the Jews, see R. W. L. Moberly's commentary about the Road to Emmaus in The Bible, Theology, and Faith ISBN 0521772222.
Outline and page map[edit]
This section contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →
- The Structure of Matthew's Gospel by Julie M. Smith at the T&S blog provides an alternative outline of the book of Matthew that parallels the Pentateuch.
- Matthew was one of the first books of the Bible to recognized in modern times as being organized as a chiasm:
A. Christ's birth and childhood (Chapters 1-2)
- • Christ's genealogy (1:1-17)
- • Mary conceives, Joseph instructed to marry, Christ is born (1:18-25)
- • the wise men visit Christ (2:1-12)
- • Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt until Herod dies (2:13-23)
- B. Christ is baptized and begins his ministry (Chapters 3-4)
- • John the Baptist preaches and all of Judea is baptized of him in River Jordan (3:1-6)
- • John announces Christ's worthiness and Jewish leaders' wickedness (3:7-12)
- • Christ is baptized by John and announced by the Father (3:13-17)
- • Christ fasts 40 days and is tempted (4:1-11)
- • John announces Christ's worthiness and Jewish leaders' wickedness (3:7-12)
- • Christ calls apostles, preaches, and multitudes of Galilee and Judea follow him (4:12-25)
- • John the Baptist preaches and all of Judea is baptized of him in River Jordan (3:1-6)
- G. Parables of apostasy and restoration (Chapter 13)
- a. Jesus begins to teach the multitude (13:1-2)
- b. parable of discipleship: the sower (13:3-9)
- b. parables of discipleship: treasure in a field, pearl of great price, dragnet (13:44-50)
- a. parable of the householder, Jesus leaves (13:51-53)
- • Jesus is not honored only in his own country (13:54-58)
- a. Jesus begins to teach the multitude (13:1-2)
- G. Parables of apostasy and restoration (Chapter 13)
- C. Olivet Discourse (Chapter 24-25)
- • two questions: what are the time and the sign of the Second Coming? (24:1-3)
- • signs identified (24:4-31)
- • timing: parable of the fig tree (24:32-41)
- • preparation for the Second Coming (24:42-25:46)
- • parable of the faithful and evil servants (24:45-51)
- • parable of the ten virgins (25:1-13)
- • parable of the talents (25:14-30)
- • parable of the sheep and goats (25:31-46)
- C. Olivet Discourse (Chapter 24-25)
A. Christ's resurrection (Chapter 28)
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- Why does Matthew quote scripture so often when he tells what happened to Jesus?
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Translations and Lexicons.
- Interlinear text (English-Greek), (Greek-English)
Related passages that interpret or shed light on Matthew.
- Joseph Smith Translation. The Joseph Smith Translation made changes to 652, or more than 60%, of the 1,071 verses in Matthew. With so many changes, readers just have to constantly consult the Joseph Smith Translation. Most significant changes are incorporated into the LDS edition of the Bible. All changes are noted in Wayment's Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible.[1]
- Parallel passages.
- Matt 2:6 - Mic 5:2
- Matt 2:15 - Hos 11:1
- Matt 2:18 - Jer 31:15
- Matt 3:3 - Isa 40:3
- Mat 4:4 - Deut 8:3
- Matt 4:6 - Ps 91:11-12
- Matt 4:7 - Deut 6:16
- Matt 4:10 - Deut 6:13
- Matt 4:10 - Deut 10:20
- Matt 4:15-16 - Isa 9:1-2; 42:7
- Matt 5-7 - 3 Ne 12-14
- Matt 5:5 - Ps 37:11
- Matt 5:21, 27 - Ex 20:13-14; Deut 5:17-18
- Matt 5:31 - Deut 24:1
- Matt 5:33 - Exo 23:7; Lev 19:12
- Matt 5:38 - Exo 21:24; Lev 24:20; Duet 19:21
- Matt 5:43 - Lev 19:18
- Matt 5:48 - Gen 17:1
- Matt 7:23 - Ps 6:8
- Matt 8:4 - Lev 14:2-3
- Matt 8:17 - Isa 53:4
- Matt 9:13 - Hos 6:6
- Matt 10:35-36 - Mic 7:6
- Matt 11:5 - Isa 29:18; 35:5
- Matt 11:10 - Mal 3:1
- Matt 11:14 - Mal 4:5
- Matt 12:3 - Isa 21:6
- Matt 12:5 - Num 28:9-10
- Matt 12:7 - Hos 6:6
- Matt 12:18-21 - Isa 42:1-4
- Matt 12:40 - Jonah 1:17
- Matt 12:42 - 1 Kgs 10:1
- Matt 13:14 - Isa 6:9-10
- Matt 13:35 - Ps 78:2
- Matt 15:4 - Exo 20:12: 21:17; Lev 20:9; Deut 5:16; Prov 20:20
- Matt 15:8-9 - Isa 29:13
- Matt 16:4 - Jonah 1:17
- Matt 17:10 - Mal 4:5
- Matt 18:15-16 - Lev 19:15, 17
- Matt 18:16 - Deut 19:15
- Matt 19:4-5 - Gen 1:27; 2:24
- Matt 19:7 - Deut 24:1
- Matt 19:18 - Exo 20:12
- Matt 19:19 - Lev 19:18
- Matt 19:26 - Jer 32:17
- Matt 21:5 - Zech 9:9
- Matt 21:9 - Ps 118:26
- Matt 21:13 - Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11
- Matt 21:16 - Ps 8:2
- Matt 21:33 - Isa 5:1
- Matt 21:42 - Ps 118:22-23
- Matt 21:44 - Isa 8:14; Zech 12:3; Dan 2:34-35, 44
- Matt 22:24 - Deut 25:5
- Matt 22:32 - Exo 3:6
- Matt 22:37 - Deut 6:5
- Matt 22:39 - Lev 19:18
- Matt 22:44 - Ps 110:1
- Matt 23:35 - Gen 4:8; 2 Chron 24:21-22
- Matt 23:38 - Ps 69:25; Jer 12:7; 22:5
- Matt 23:39 - Ps 118:26
- Matt 24 - JS-M
- Matt 24:15 - Dan 9:27; 8:13; 11:31; 12:11
- Matt 24:21 - Jer 30:7
- Matt 24:29 - Isa 13:9-10; Ezek 32:7; Joel 2:10; 3:15;
- Matt 24:35 - Isa 51:16
- Matt 24:37 - Gen 7:4
- Matt 25:41 - Ps 6:8
- Matt 26:24 - Ps 22 (first verse may invoke the entire psalm)
- Matt 26:31 - Zech 13:7
- Matt 26:60 - Ps 35:11
- Matt 26:67 - Isa 50:6
- Matt 27:9-10 - Zech 11:13
- Matt 27:35 - Ps 22:18
- Matt 27:43 - Ps 22:7-9
- Matt 27:46 - Ps 22:1
- Matt 28:18 - Dan 7:14
References cited on this page.
- Wayment, Thomas A., ed. The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the New Testament. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 2005. (ISBN 1590384393) BX8630 .A2 2005.
Other resources.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles (New Testament Institute Manual), second ed. (PDF version). Salt Lake City, Utah: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1979.
Notes[edit]
Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves (such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word). In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources (such as Strong's Bible Concordance or the Joseph Smith Papers) are preferable to footnotes.
- ↑ Wayment, The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the New Testament, p. 1-91.
