New Testament
Matthew
About the book of Matthew
Matthew is the first Gospel of the New Testament, presenting Jesus as the promised king and Messiah. It contains the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, many parables and the Great Commission.
Book at a glance
- Chapters 1-4: Birth, baptism and the start of ministry
- Chapters 5-7: The Sermon on the Mount
- Chapters 8-18: Healings, parables and the kingdom
- Chapters 19-25: The way to Jerusalem and final teaching
- Chapters 26-28: The cross, the resurrection and the Great Commission
Key verses
But seek first our Father's kingdom and his righteousness, and all these will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all I've commanded you. Remember, I'm with you always, to the end of the age."
Matthew 28:19-20
Questions about Matthew
- Who wrote the book of Matthew?
- Matthew is traditionally credited to the apostle Matthew, also called Levi, a tax collector Jesus called to follow him. The book itself does not name its author.
- When was Matthew written?
- It is usually dated between about AD 50 and 80 and was written with Jewish readers especially in mind.
- What is the book of Matthew about?
- Matthew opens with the family line of Jesus and his birth, gathers Jesus' teaching into five great sections, and ends with the cross, the resurrection and the command to make disciples of all nations. The Sermon on the Mount is chapters 5 to 7.
- How many chapters are in Matthew?
- Matthew has 28 chapters. Each one can be read free in the Father's Heart Bible with audio.
- What is a key verse in Matthew?
- Matthew 6:33: "But seek first our Father's kingdom and his righteousness, and all these will be added to you."