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Literary structure (chiasmus, chiasm) of Gospel of Matthew

Chiasmus and Concentric Structure of divided by 9

Nine centers in divided in nine structures are "The temptation of Jesus" (no. 9, Mt. 4:1-11), "Concerning treasures" (no. 25, Mt. 6:19-21), "The call of Matthew" (no. 41, Mt. 9:9-13), "The man with a withered hand" (no. 57, Mt. 12:9-14), "The tradition of the elders" (no. 73, Mt. 15:1-20), "The parable of the lost sheep" (no. 89, Mt. 18:10-14), "The parable of the two sons" (no. 105, Mt. 21:28-32), "The parable of the talents" (no. 121, Mt. 25:14-30), and "The soldiers mock Jesus" (no. 137, Mt. 27:27-37). Pericopes 9, 25, and 41 have common theme about serving to the LORD not to treasures. Pericopes 57, 73 and 89 have common theme about forgiveness of sins. Pericopes 105 and 121 emphasize the teaching about doing, and pericope 137 describes a man from Cyrene named Simon who was compelled to carry the cross. Therefore, those tree (105, 121 and 137) have common theme about doing.


9-1

1 The genealogy of Jesus the messiah (1:1-17)
  2 The birth of Jesus the messiah (1:18-25)
    3 The visit of the wise men (2:1-12)
      4 The escape to Egypt (2:13-15)
        5 The massacre of the infants (2:16-18)
          6 The return from Egypt (2:19-23)
            7 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-12)
              8 The baptism of Jesus (3:13-17)
                9 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-11)
              10 Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee (4:12-17)
            11 Jesus calls the first disciples (4:18-22)
          12 Jesus ministers to crowds of people (4:23-25)
        13 The beatitudes (5:1-12)
      14 Salt and light (5:13-16)
    15 The law and the prophets (5:17-20)
  16 Concerning anger (5:21-26)
17 Concerning adultery and divorce (5:27-32)
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1 The genealogy of Jesus the messiah (1:1-17)
1:6 Jesse the father of David the king. David became the father of Solomon, whose mother had been the wife of Uriah.
Committing adultery17 Concerning adultery and divorce (5:27-32)
5:28everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
2 The birth of Jesus the messiah (1:18-25)
1:19 Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly.
Don't be angry16 Concerning anger (5:21-26)
5:22But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment,
3 The visit of the wise men (2:1-12)
2:5"In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:
Fulfillment of prophecy15 The law and the prophets (5:17-20)
5:18until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.
4 The escape to Egypt (2:13-15)
2:13"Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.
Hiding14 Salt and light (5:13-16)
5:14A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
5 The massacre of the infants (2:16-18)
2:16He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under,
Persecution13 The beatitudes (5:1-12)
5:12Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
6 The return from Egypt (2:19-23)
2:22And because he had been warned in a dream, he departed for the region of Galilee. 2:23 He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth,
Going to Galilee12 Jesus ministers to crowds of people (4:23-25)
4:23He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people.
7 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-12)
3:11but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I.
Coming after11 Jesus calls the first disciples (4:18-22)
4:19"Come after me,
8 The baptism of Jesus (3:13-17)
3:16the heavens were opened (for him),
Heaven is opened10 Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee (4:12-17)
4:16 the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death light has arisen."

9-1-1

1 The genealogy of Jesus the messiah (1:1-17)
  2 The birth of Jesus the messiah (1:18-25)
    3 The visit of the wise men (2:1-12)
      4 The escape to Egypt (2:13-15)
        5 The massacre of the infants (2:16-18)
      6 The return from Egypt (2:19-23)
    7 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-12)
  8 The baptism of Jesus (3:13-17)
9 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-11)
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1 The genealogy of Jesus the messiah (1:1-17)
1:1The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
The son of Man / the God 9 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-11)
4:3"If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread."
2 The birth of Jesus the messiah (1:18-25)
1:18she was found with child through the holy Spirit.
Holy spirit8 The baptism of Jesus (3:13-17)
3:16and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove (and) coming upon him.
3 The visit of the wise men (2:1-12)
2:2"Where is the newborn king of the Jews?
Arrival of kingdom of heaven7 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-12)
3:1"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"
4 The escape to Egypt (2:13-15)
2:13the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,
Angel speaks in dream6 The return from Egypt (2:19-23)
2:19 When Herod had died, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt 2:20 and said,

9-1-2

9 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-11)
  10 Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee (4:12-17)
    11 Jesus calls the first disciples (4:18-22)
      12 Jesus ministers to crowds of people (4:23-25)
        13 The beatitudes (5:1-12)
      14 Salt and light (5:13-16)
    15 The law and the prophets (5:17-20)
  16 Concerning anger (5:21-26)
17 Concerning adultery and divorce (5:27-32)
Former halfRelationLatter half
9 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-11)
see 3-1-1
see 3-1-117 Concerning adultery and divorce (5:27-32)
see 3-1-1
10 Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee (4:12-17)
see 3-1-1
see 3-1-116 Concerning anger (5:21-26)
see 3-1-1
11 Jesus calls the first disciples (4:18-22)
see 3-1-1
see 3-1-115 The law and the prophets (5:17-20)
see 3-1-1
12 Jesus ministers to crowds of people (4:23-25)
see 3-1-1
see 3-1-114 Salt and light (5:13-16)
see 3-1-1

9-2

17 Concerning adultery and divorce (5:27-32)
  18 Concerning oaths (5:33-37)
    19 Concerning retaliation (5:38-42)
      20 Love for enemies (5:43-48)
        21 Concerning almsgiving (6:1-4)
          22 Concerning prayer (6:5-6)
            23 The Lord's prayer (6:7-15)
              24 Concerning fasting (6:16-18)
                25 Concerning treasures (6:19-21)
              26 The sound eye (6:22-23)
            27 Do not warry (6:24-34)
          28 Judging others (7:1-6)
        29 Ask, search, knock (7:7-12)
      30 The narrow gate (7:13-14)
    31 A tree and its fruit (7:15-20)
  32 Concerning self-deception (7:21-23)
33 Hearers and doers (7:24-29)
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17 Concerning adultery and divorce (5:27-32)
see 3-1
see 3-133 Hearers and doers (7:24-29)
see 3-1
18 Concerning oaths (5:33-37)
see 3-1
see 3-132 Concerning self-deception (7:21-23)
see 3-1
19 Concerning retaliation (5:38-42)
see 3-1
see 3-131 A tree and its fruit (7:15-20)
see 3-1
20 Love for enemies (5:43-48)
see 3-1
see 3-130 The narrow gate (7:13-14)
see 3-1
21 Concerning almsgiving (6:1-4)
see 3-1
see 3-129 Ask, search, knock (7:7-12)
see 3-1
22 Concerning prayer (6:5-6)
see 3-1
see 3-128 Judging others (7:1-6)
see 3-1
23 The Lord's prayer (6:7-15)
see 3-1
see 3-127 Do not warry (6:24-34)
see 3-1
24 Concerning fasting (6:16-18)
see 3-1
see 3-126 The sound eye (6:22-23)
see 3-1

9-2-1

17 Concerning adultery and divorce (5:27-32)
  18 Concerning oaths (5:33-37)
    19 Concerning retaliation (5:38-42)
      20 Love for enemies (5:43-48)
        21 Concerning almsgiving (6:1-4)
      22 Concerning prayer (6:5-6)
    23 The Lord's prayer (6:7-15)
  24 Concerning fasting (6:16-18)
25 Concerning treasures (6:19-21)
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17 Concerning adultery and divorce (5:27-32)
5:29If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna.
Avoiding being thrown into Gehenna / not storing up treasure on earth25 Concerning treasures (6:19-21)
6:19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. 6:20 But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal.
18 Concerning oaths (5:33-37)
5:36 Do not swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black.
Head24 Concerning fasting (6:16-18)
6:17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face
18 Concerning oaths (5:33-37)
5:34 But I say to you, do not swear at all; not by heaven, for it is God's throne; 5:35 nor by the earth, for it is his footstool;
Place of father24 Concerning fasting (6:16-18)
6:18 so that you may not appear to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden.
19 Concerning retaliation (5:38-42)
5:39 But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil.
Forgiveness23 The Lord's prayer (6:7-15)
6:12 and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;
20 Love for enemies (5:43-48)
5:46 For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the tax collectors do the same?
Not being able to get rewards of the Lord22 Concerning prayer (6:5-6)
6:5 Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.

9-2-2

25 Concerning treasures (6:19-21)
  26 The sound eye (6:22-23)
    27 Do not warry (6:24-34)
      28 Judging others (7:1-6)
        29 Ask, search, knock (7:7-12)
      30 The narrow gate (7:13-14)
    31 A tree and its fruit (7:15-20)
  32 Concerning self-deception (7:21-23)
33 Hearers and doers (7:24-29)
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25 Concerning treasures (6:19-21)
6:20 But store up treasures in heaven
Storing up treasure in heaven33 Hearers and doers (7:24-29)
7:24 Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
26 The sound eye (6:22-23)
6:23 And if the light in you is darkness, how great will the darkness be.
Apostate32 Concerning self-deception (7:21-23)
7:23 I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.
27 Do not warry (6:24-34)
6:24 You cannot serve God and mammon.
Good or bad31 A tree and its fruit (7:15-20)
7:17 Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit.
27 Do not warry (6:24-34)
6:25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat (or drink), or about your body, what you will wear.
Cloth (enduma)31 A tree and its fruit (7:15-20)
7:15"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves.
28 Judging others (7:1-6)
7:3 Why do you notice the splinter in your brothers eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye?
Paradox of big and small30 The narrow gate (7:13-14)
7:13for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. 7:14 How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life.

9-3

33 Hearers and doers (7:24-29)
  34 Jesus cleanses a leper (8:1-4)
    35 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (8:5-13)
      36 Jesus heals many at Peter's house (8:14-17)
        37 Would-be followers of Jesus (8:18-22)
          38 Jesus stills the storm (8:23-27)
            39 Jesus heals the Gadarene demoniacs (8:28-34)
              40 Jesus heals a paralytic (9:1-8)
                41 The call of Matthew (9:9-13)
              42 The question about fasting (9:14-17)
            43 A girl restored to life and a woman healed (9:18-26)
          44 Jesus heals two blind men (9:27-31)
        45 Jesus heals one who was mute (9:32-34)
      46 The harvest is great, the laborers few (9:35-38)
    47 The twelve apostles (10:1-4)
  48 The mission of the twelve (10:5-15)
49 Coming persecutions (10:16-25)
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33 Hearers and doers (7:24-29)
7:24"Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
Following Jesus49 Coming persecutions (10:16-25)
10:22but whoever endures to the end will be saved.
34 Jesus cleanses a leper (8:1-4)
8:3 He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, "I will do it. Be made clean." His leprosy was cleansed immediately.
Curing leprosy48 The mission of the twelve (10:5-15)
10:8Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons.
35 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (8:5-13)
8:9 For I too am a person subject to authority, with soldiers subject to me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come here,' and he comes; and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it."
Command to subordinates47 The twelve apostles (10:1-4)
10:1Then he summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness.
36 Jesus heals many at Peter's house (8:14-17)
8:16 When it was evening, they brought him many who were possessed by demons, and he drove out the spirits by a word and cured all the sick,
Curing many people46 The harvest is great, the laborers few (9:35-38)
9:35 Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness.
37 Would-be followers of Jesus (8:18-22)
8:19 A scribe approached and said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
Pharisees45 Jesus heals one who was mute (9:32-34)
9:34But the Pharisees said, "He drives out demons by the prince of demons."
38 Jesus stills the storm (8:23-27)
8:26"Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?"
Faith and salvation44 Jesus heals two blind men (9:27-31)
9:29"Let it be done for you according to your faith."
39 Jesus heals the Gadarene demoniacs (8:28-34)
8:32 And he said to them, "Go then!" They came out and entered the swine,
Go away43 A girl restored to life and a woman healed (9:18-26)
9:24 he said, "Go away! The girl is not dead but sleeping." And they ridiculed him. 9:25 When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose.
40 Jesus heals a paralytic (9:1-8)
9:6But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"
New authority42 The question about fasting (9:14-17)
9:17Rather, they pour new wine into fresh wineskins,

9-3-1

33 Hearers and doers (7:24-29)
  34 Jesus cleanses a leper (8:1-4)
    35 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (8:5-13)
      36 Jesus heals many at Peter's house (8:14-17)
        37 Would-be followers of Jesus (8:18-22)
      38 Jesus stills the storm (8:23-27)
    39 Jesus heals the Gadarene demoniacs (8:28-34)
  40 Jesus heals a paralytic (9:1-8)
41 The call of Matthew (9:9-13)
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33 Hearers and doers (7:24-29)
see 3-1-2
see 3-1-241 The call of Matthew (9:9-13)
see 3-1-2
34 Jesus cleanses a leper (8:1-4)
see 3-1-2
see 3-1-240 Jesus heals a paralytic (9:1-8)
see 3-1-2
35 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (8:5-13)
see 3-1-2
see 3-1-239 Jesus heals the Gadarene demoniacs (8:28-34)
see 3-1-2
36 Jesus heals many at Peter's house (8:14-17)
see 3-1-2
see 3-1-238 Jesus stills the storm (8:23-27)
see 3-1-2

9-3-2

41 The call of Matthew (9:9-13)
  42 The question about fasting (9:14-17)
    43 A girl restored to life and a woman healed (9:18-26)
      44 Jesus heals two blind men (9:27-31)
        45 Jesus heals one who was mute (9:32-34)
      46 The harvest is great, the laborers few (9:35-38)
    47 The twelve apostles (10:1-4)
  48 The mission of the twelve (10:5-15)
49 Coming persecutions (10:16-25)
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41 The call of Matthew (9:9-13)
9:11"Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
Slander to Jesus' disciples49 Coming persecutions (10:16-25)
10:25If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household!
42 The question about fasting (9:14-17)
9:14"Why do we and the Pharisees fast (much), but your disciples do not fast?"
Eating48 The mission of the twelve (10:5-15)
10:10The laborer deserves his keep.
43 A girl restored to life and a woman healed (9:18-26)
9:20 A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak.
Twelve, power of curing47 The twelve apostles (10:1-4)
10:1Then he summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness.
44 Jesus heals two blind men (9:27-31)
9:27"Son of David, have pity on us!"
Pity (eleew, spragxnizomai)46 The harvest is great, the laborers few (9:35-38)
9:36 At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.

9-4

49 Coming persecutions (10:16-25)
  50 Whom to fear (10:26-33)
    51 Not peace, but a sword (10:34-39)
      52 Rewards (10:40-42_11:1)
        53 Messengers from John the Baptist (11:2-19)
          54 Woes to Unrepentant cities (11:20-24)
            55 Jesus thanks his father (11:25-30)
              56 Plucking grain on the Sabbath (12:1-8)
                57 The man with a withered hand (12:9-14)
              58 God's chosen servant (12:15-21)
            59 Jesus and Beelzebul (12:22-32)
          60 A tree and its fruit (12:33-37)
        61 About a Demand for a Sign (12:38-45)
      62 The true kindred of Jesus (12:46-50)
    63 The parable of the sower (13:1-9)
  64 The parable of the sower explained (13:10-23)
65 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 1 (13:24-35)
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49 Coming persecutions (10:16-25)
10:16 "Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves. (10:16)
Evils are included65 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 1 (13:24-35)
13:25 While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.(13:25)
50 Whom to fear (10:26-33)
10:27 What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. (10:27)
Proclamation64 The parable of the sower explained (13:10-23)
13:23 But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold." (13:23)
51 Not peace, but a sword (10:34-39)
10:39Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
Death and fruits63 The parable of the sower (13:1-9)
13:8 But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.
52 Rewards (10:40-42_11:1)
10:42 And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple--amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.
Jesus' disciples62 The true kindred of Jesus (12:46-50)
12:50 For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother."
53 Messengers from John the Baptist (11:2-19)
11:16 "To what shall I compare this generation?
This generation61 About a Demand for a Sign (12:38-45)
12:41At the judgment, the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation and condemn it,
54 Woes to Unrepentant cities (11:20-24)
11:20 Then he began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented.
Evils60 A tree and its fruit (12:33-37)
12:33"Either declare the tree good and its fruit is good, or declare the tree rotten and its fruit is rotten,
55 Jesus thanks his father (11:25-30)
11:29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves.
Following / refusing Jesus59 Jesus and Beelzebul (12:22-32)
12:30Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
56 Plucking grain on the Sabbath (12:1-8)
12:7'I desire mercy, not sacrifice,'
Pity of the God58 God's chosen servant (12:15-21)
12:20 A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory.

9-4-1

49 Coming persecutions (10:16-25)
  50 Whom to fear (10:26-33)
    51 Not peace, but a sword (10:34-39)
      52 Rewards (10:40-42_11:1)
        53 Messengers from John the Baptist (11:2-19)
      54 Woes to Unrepentant cities (11:20-24)
    55 Jesus thanks his father (11:25-30)
  56 Plucking grain on the Sabbath (12:1-8)
57 The man with a withered hand (12:9-14)
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49 Coming persecutions (10:16-25)
10:16 "Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves;
Sheep57 The man with a withered hand (12:9-14)
12:11"Which one of you who has a sheep that falls into a pit on the sabbath will not take hold of it and lift it out?
50 Whom to fear (10:26-33)
10:31you are worth more than many sparrows.
Something greater56 Plucking grain on the Sabbath (12:1-8)
12:6 I say to you, something greater than the temple is here.
51 Not peace, but a sword (10:34-39)
10:38 and whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.
Yoke of Jesus55 Jesus thanks his father (11:25-30)
11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves.
52 Rewards (10:40-42_11:1)
10:40 Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
Refusing Gospel54 Woes to Unrepentant cities (11:20-24)
11:20 Then he began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented.

9-4-2

57 The man with a withered hand (12:9-14)
  58 God's chosen servant (12:15-21)
    59 Jesus and Beelzebul (12:22-32)
      60 A tree and its fruit (12:33-37)
        61 About a Demand for a Sign (12:38-45)
      62 The true kindred of Jesus (12:46-50)
    63 The parable of the sower (13:1-9)
  64 The parable of the sower explained (13:10-23)
65 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 1 (13:24-35)
Former halfRelationLatter half
57 The man with a withered hand (12:9-14)
see 3-2-1
see 3-2-165 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 1 (13:24-35)
see 3-2-1
58 God's chosen servant (12:15-21)
see 3-2-1
see 3-2-164 The parable of the sower explained (13:10-23)
see 3-2-1
59 Jesus and Beelzebul (12:22-32)
see 3-2-1
see 3-2-163 The parable of the sower (13:1-9)
see 3-2-1
60 A tree and its fruit (12:33-37)
see 3-2-1
see 3-2-162 The true kindred of Jesus (12:46-50)
see 3-2-1

9-5

65 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 1 (13:24-35)
  66 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 2 (13:36-50)
    67 Treasures new and old (13:51-53)
      68 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (13:54-58)
        69 The death of John the Baptist (14:1-12)
          70 Feeding the five thousand (14:13-21)
            71 Jesus walks on the water (14:22-33)
              72 Jesus heals the sick in Gennesaret (14:34-36)
                73 The tradition of the elders (15:1-20)
              74 The Canaanite woman's faith (15:21-28)
            75 Jesus cures many people (15:29-31)
          76 Feeding the four thousand (15:32-39)
        77 The demand for a sign (16:1-4)
      78 Beware of the leaven of Pharisees and Sadducees (16:5-12)
    79 Peter's declaration (16:13-16)
  80 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (16:20-23)
81 The cross and self-denial (16:24-28)
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65 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 1 (13:24-35)
see 1-1
see 1-181 The cross and self-denial (16:24-28)
see 1-1
66 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 2 (13:36-50)
see 1-1
see 1-180 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (16:20-23)
see 1-1
67 Treasures new and old (13:51-53)
see 1-1
see 1-179 Peter's declaration (16:13-16)
see 1-1
68 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (13:54-58)
see 1-1
see 1-178 Beware of the leaven of Pharisees and Sadducees (16:5-12)
see 1-1
69 The death of John the Baptist (14:1-12)
see 1-1
see 1-177 The demand for a sign (16:1-4)
see 1-1
70 Feeding the five thousand (14:13-21)
see 1-1
see 1-176 Feeding the four thousand (15:32-39)
see 1-1
71 Jesus walks on the water (14:22-33)
see 1-1
see 1-175 Jesus cures many people (15:29-31)
see 1-1
72 Jesus heals the sick in Gennesaret (14:34-36)
see 1-1
see 1-174 The Canaanite woman's faith (15:21-28)
see 1-1

9-5-1

65 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 1 (13:24-35)
  66 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 2 (13:36-50)
    67 Treasures new and old (13:51-53)
      68 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (13:54-58)
        69 The death of John the Baptist (14:1-12)
      70 Feeding the five thousand (14:13-21)
    71 Jesus walks on the water (14:22-33)
  72 Jesus heals the sick in Gennesaret (14:34-36)
73 The tradition of the elders (15:1-20)
Former halfRelationLatter half
65 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 1 (13:24-35)
13:25 While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.(13:25)
Evils are included73 The tradition of the elders (15:1-20)
15:19 For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, unchastity, theft, false witness, blasphemy.(15:19)
66 The parable of the kingdom of heaven 2 (13:36-50)
13:44 "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.(13:44)
Concealing / revealing the kingdom of God72 Jesus heals the sick in Gennesaret (14:34-36)
14:35 When the men of that place recognized him, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought to him all those who were sick (14:35)
67 Treasures new and old (13:51-53)
13:51 "Do you understand all these things?" They answered, "Yes."(13:51)
Disciples' understandings71 Jesus walks on the water (14:22-33)
14:33 Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God."(14:33)
68 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (13:54-58)
13:58 And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith.(13:58)
Not doing / doing miracles70 Feeding the five thousand (14:13-21)
14:14 When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick. (14:14)

9-5-2

73 The tradition of the elders (15:1-20)
  74 The Canaanite woman's faith (15:21-28)
    75 Jesus cures many people (15:29-31)
      76 Feeding the four thousand (15:32-39)
        77 The demand for a sign (16:1-4)
      78 Beware of the leaven of Pharisees and Sadducees (16:5-12)
    79 Peter's declaration (16:13-16)
  80 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (16:20-23)
81 The cross and self-denial (16:24-28)
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73 The tradition of the elders (15:1-20)
15:13 He said in reply, "Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.(15:13)
Judgement81 The cross and self-denial (16:24-28)
16:27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father's glory, and then he will repay everyone according to his conduct.(16:27)
74 The Canaanite woman's faith (15:21-28)
15:23 But he did not say a word in answer to her. His disciples came and asked him, "Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us." (15:23)
Disciples lack of understandings80 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (16:20-23)
16:22 Then Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, "God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you."(16:22)
75 Jesus cures many people (15:29-31)
15:31 The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they glorified the God of Israel. (15:31)
Praising to God79 Peter's declaration (16:13-16)
16:16 Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."(16:16)
76 Feeding the four thousand (15:32-39)
15:38 Those who ate were four thousand men, not counting women and children. (15:38)
Miracles of feeding78 Beware of the leaven of Pharisees and Sadducees (16:5-12)
16:10 Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up? (16:10)

9-6

81 The cross and self-denial (16:24-28)
  82 The transfiguration (17:1-8)
    83 Elijah has already come (17:9-13)
      84 Jesus cures a boy with a Demon (17:14-21)
        85 Jesus again foretells his death and resurrection (17:22-23)
          86 Jesus and the temple tax (17:24-27)
            87 About who shall be greatest (18:1-5)
              88 The eternal life (18:6-9)
                89 The parable of the lost sheep (18:10-14)
              90 Reproving another who sins (18:15-20)
            91 The parable of the unforgiving servant (18:21-35)
          92 Teaching about divorce (19:1-12)
        93 Jesus blesses little children (19:13-15)
      94 The rich young man (19:16-22)
    95 About the Danger of Riches (19:23-30)
  96 The labors in the vineyard (20:1-16)
97 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (20:17-19)
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81 The cross and self-denial (16:24-28)
16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.(16:24)
Cross97 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (20:17-19)
third prophecy of death and resurrection
82 The transfiguration (17:1-8)
17:3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him.(17:3)
First and last person96 The labors in the vineyard (20:1-16)
20:16 Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last."(20:16)
83 Elijah has already come (17:9-13)
17:9 As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, "Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."(17:9)
Coming of son of man95 About the Danger of Riches (19:23-30)
19:28 Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will yourselves sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.(19:28)
84 Jesus cures a boy with a Demon (17:14-21)
17:15"Lord, have pity on my son,
Wishing for life94 The rich young man (19:16-22)
19:16"Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?"
85 Jesus again foretells his death and resurrection (17:22-23)
17:23And they were overwhelmed with grief.
Disciples' lack of understanding93 Jesus blesses little children (19:13-15)
19:13The disciples rebuked them,
86 Jesus and the temple tax (17:24-27)
17:24 When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax approached Peter and said, "Doesnt your teacher pay the temple tax?"(17:24)
Peoples lack of understandings92 Teaching about divorce (19:1-12)
19:7 They said to him, "Then why did Moses command that the man give the woman a bill of divorce and dismiss (her)?"(19:7)
87 About who shall be greatest (18:1-5)
18:4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (18:4)
The kingdom of heaven91 The parable of the unforgiving servant (18:21-35)
18:23That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. ( 18:23)
88 The eternal life (18:6-9)
18:6 "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.(18:6)
Don't cause others to sin90 Reproving another who sins (18:15-20)
18:15 "If your brother sins (against you), go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother.(18:15)

9-6-1

81 The cross and self-denial (16:24-28)
  82 The transfiguration (17:1-8)
    83 Elijah has already come (17:9-13)
      84 Jesus cures a boy with a Demon (17:14-21)
        85 Jesus again foretells his death and resurrection (17:22-23)
      86 Jesus and the temple tax (17:24-27)
    87 About who shall be greatest (18:1-5)
  88 The eternal life (18:6-9)
89 The parable of the lost sheep (18:10-14)
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81 The cross and self-denial (16:24-28)
see 3-2-2
see 3-2-289 The parable of the lost sheep (18:10-14)
see 3-2-2
82 The transfiguration (17:1-8)
see 3-2-2
see 3-2-288 The eternal life (18:6-9)
see 3-2-2
83 Elijah has already come (17:9-13)
see 3-2-2
see 3-2-287 About who shall be greatest (18:1-5)
see 3-2-2
84 Jesus cures a boy with a Demon (17:14-21)
see 3-2-2
see 3-2-286 Jesus and the temple tax (17:24-27)
see 3-2-2

9-6-2

89 The parable of the lost sheep (18:10-14)
  90 Reproving another who sins (18:15-20)
    91 The parable of the unforgiving servant (18:21-35)
      92 Teaching about divorce (19:1-12)
        93 Jesus blesses little children (19:13-15)
      94 The rich young man (19:16-22)
    95 About the Danger of Riches (19:23-30)
  96 The labors in the vineyard (20:1-16)
97 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (20:17-19)
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89 The parable of the lost sheep (18:10-14)
18:14 In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost. (18:14)
Not being perished97 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (20:17-19)
20:19 and hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day." (20:19)
90 Reproving another who sins (18:15-20)
18:15 "If your brother sins (against you), go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother.(18:15)
Advice for brothers96 The labors in the vineyard (20:1-16)
20:14 Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you?(20:14)
91 The parable of the unforgiving servant (18:21-35)
18:35 So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from his heart."(18:35)
Person who cannot enter into the kingdom of God95 About the Danger of Riches (19:23-30)
19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.(19:23)
92 Teaching about divorce (19:1-12)
19:5'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'?
Parents94 The rich young man (19:16-22)
19:19 honor your father and your mother';

9-7

97 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (20:17-19)
  98 The request of the mother of James and John (20:20-23)
    99 Be a servant (20:24-28)
      100 Jesus heals two blind men (20:29-34)
        101 Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem (21:1-11)
          102 Jesus cleanses the temple (21:12-17)
            103 Jesus curses the fig tree (21:18-22)
              104 The authority of Jesus questioned (21:23-27)
                105 The parable of the two sons (21:28-32)
              106 The parable of the wicked tenants (21:33-46)
            107 The parable of the wedding banquet (22:1-14)
          108 The question about paying taxes (22:15-22)
        109 The question about the resurrection (22:23-33)
      110 The greatest commandment (22:34-40)
    111 The question about David's son (22:41-46)
  112 Jesus denounces Scribes and Pharisees (23:1-39)
113 The destruction of the temple foretold (24:1-2)
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97 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (20:17-19)
20:19 and hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.
Prophecy of passion113 The destruction of the temple foretold (24:1-2)
24:2 You see all these things, do you not? Amen, I say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down."
98 The request of the mother of James and John (20:20-23)
20:21"Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your kingdom."
Seating112 Jesus denounces Scribes and Pharisees (23:1-39)
23:2"The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.
99 Be a servant (20:24-28)
20:27 whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.
The Lord and servant111 The question about David's son (22:41-46)
22:44 'The Lord said to my lord, "Sit at my right hand until I place your enemies under your feet"'?
100 Jesus heals two blind men (20:29-34)
20:34 Moved with pity, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight, and followed him.
Pity110 The greatest commandment (22:34-40)
22:39You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
101 Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem (21:1-11)
Isaiah 62:12 They shall be called the holy people, the redeemed of the LORD, And you shall be called "Frequented," a city that is not forsaken. (citing Is62:11 in Mt21:5)
People of the God109 The question about the resurrection (22:23-33)
22:32 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'?
102 Jesus cleanses the temple (21:12-17)
21:16Out of the mouths of infants and nurslings you have brought forth praise?"
Salvation for everyone108 The question about paying taxes (22:15-22)
22:16"Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyones opinion, for you do not regard a persons status.
103 Jesus curses the fig tree (21:18-22)
21:19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went over to it, but found nothing on it except leaves. And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you again." And immediately the fig tree withered.
If you not prepare, you will ruin107 The parable of the wedding banquet (22:1-14)
22:12 He said to him, 'My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?' But he was reduced to silence. 22:13 Then the king said to his attendants, 'Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'
104 The authority of Jesus questioned (21:23-27)
21:23"By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?"
Authority of Jesus106 The parable of the wicked tenants (21:33-46)
21:42The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes?

9-7-1

97 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (20:17-19)
  98 The request of the mother of James and John (20:20-23)
    99 Be a servant (20:24-28)
      100 Jesus heals two blind men (20:29-34)
        101 Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem (21:1-11)
      102 Jesus cleanses the temple (21:12-17)
    103 Jesus curses the fig tree (21:18-22)
  104 The authority of Jesus questioned (21:23-27)
105 The parable of the two sons (21:28-32)
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97 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (20:17-19)
20:17As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve (disciples) aside by themselves, and said to them on the way,
Road105 The parable of the two sons (21:28-32)
21:32When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did.
98 The request of the mother of James and John (20:20-23)
20:23but to sit at my right and at my left (, this) is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father."
Authority104 The authority of Jesus questioned (21:23-27)
21:23"By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?"
99 Be a servant (20:24-28)
20:26whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant;
Becoming (ginomai)103 Jesus curses the fig tree (21:18-22)
21:21but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' it will be done.
100 Jesus heals two blind men (20:29-34)
20:30"(Lord,) Son of David, have pity on us!"
Son of David102 Jesus cleanses the temple (21:12-17)
21:15"Hosanna to the Son of David,"

9-7-2

105 The parable of the two sons (21:28-32)
  106 The parable of the wicked tenants (21:33-46)
    107 The parable of the wedding banquet (22:1-14)
      108 The question about paying taxes (22:15-22)
        109 The question about the resurrection (22:23-33)
      110 The greatest commandment (22:34-40)
    111 The question about David's son (22:41-46)
  112 Jesus denounces Scribes and Pharisees (23:1-39)
113 The destruction of the temple foretold (24:1-2)
Former halfRelationLatter half
105 The parable of the two sons (21:28-32)
see 3-3-1
see 3-3-1113 The destruction of the temple foretold (24:1-2)
see 3-3-1
106 The parable of the wicked tenants (21:33-46)
see 3-3-1
see 3-3-1112 Jesus denounces Scribes and Pharisees (23:1-39)
see 3-3-1
107 The parable of the wedding banquet (22:1-14)
see 3-3-1
see 3-3-1111 The question about David's son (22:41-46)
see 3-3-1
108 The question about paying taxes (22:15-22)
see 3-3-1
see 3-3-1110 The greatest commandment (22:34-40)
see 3-3-1

9-8

113 The destruction of the temple foretold (24:1-2)
  114 Signs of the end of the age (24:3-14)
    115 The desolating sacrilege (24:15-28)
      116 The coming of the son of man (24:29-31)
        117 The lesson of the fig tree (24:32-35)
          118 The necessity for watchfulness (24:36-44)
            119 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (24:45-51)
              120 The parable of the ten bridesmaids (25:1-13)
                121 The parable of the talents (25:14-30)
              122 The judgment of the nations (25:31-46)
            123 The plot to kill Jesus (26:1-5)
          124 The anointing at Bethany (26:6-13)
        125 Judas agrees to betray Jesus (26:14-16)
      126 The passover with the disciples (26:17-25)
    127 The institution of the Lord's supper (26:26-30)
  128 The Peter's denial foretold (26:31-35)
129 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (26:36-46)
Former halfRelationLatter half
113 The destruction of the temple foretold (24:1-2)
see 3-3
see 3-3129 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (26:36-46)
see 3-3
114 Signs of the end of the age (24:3-14)
see 3-3
see 3-3128 The Peter's denial foretold (26:31-35)
see 3-3
115 The desolating sacrilege (24:15-28)
see 3-3
see 3-3127 The institution of the Lord's supper (26:26-30)
see 3-3
116 The coming of the son of man (24:29-31)
see 3-3
see 3-3126 The passover with the disciples (26:17-25)
see 3-3
117 The lesson of the fig tree (24:32-35)
see 3-3
see 3-3125 Judas agrees to betray Jesus (26:14-16)
see 3-3
118 The necessity for watchfulness (24:36-44)
see 3-3
see 3-3124 The anointing at Bethany (26:6-13)
see 3-3
119 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (24:45-51)
see 3-3
see 3-3123 The plot to kill Jesus (26:1-5)
see 3-3
120 The parable of the ten bridesmaids (25:1-13)
see 3-3
see 3-3122 The judgment of the nations (25:31-46)
see 3-3

9-8-1

113 The destruction of the temple foretold (24:1-2)
  114 Signs of the end of the age (24:3-14)
    115 The desolating sacrilege (24:15-28)
      116 The coming of the son of man (24:29-31)
        117 The lesson of the fig tree (24:32-35)
      118 The necessity for watchfulness (24:36-44)
    119 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (24:45-51)
  120 The parable of the ten bridesmaids (25:1-13)
121 The parable of the talents (25:14-30)
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113 The destruction of the temple foretold (24:1-2)
24:2 You see all these things, do you not? Amen, I say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.
Severeness in the day of judgment121 The parable of the talents (25:14-30)
25:24Master, I knew you were a demanding person, harvesting where you did not plant and gathering where you did not scatter;
114 Signs of the end of the age (24:3-14)
24:13 But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
The person who endures will be saved120 The parable of the ten bridesmaids (25:1-13)
25:10 While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked.
115 The desolating sacrilege (24:15-28)
24:27 For just as lightning comes from the east and is seen as far as the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.
The Son of Man will come unexpectedly119 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (24:45-51)
24:50 the servant's master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour
116 The coming of the son of man (24:29-31)
24:30and they will see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Arrival of the Son of Man118 The necessity for watchfulness (24:36-44)
24:37 For as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.
116 The coming of the son of man (24:29-31)
24:31 And he will send out his angels with a trumpet blast, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.
Selected person118 The necessity for watchfulness (24:36-44)
24:40 Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left.

9-8-2

121 The parable of the talents (25:14-30)
  122 The judgment of the nations (25:31-46)
    123 The plot to kill Jesus (26:1-5)
      124 The anointing at Bethany (26:6-13)
        125 Judas agrees to betray Jesus (26:14-16)
      126 The passover with the disciples (26:17-25)
    127 The institution of the Lord's supper (26:26-30)
  128 The Peter's denial foretold (26:31-35)
129 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (26:36-46)
Former halfRelationLatter half
121 The parable of the talents (25:14-30)
25:26 You wicked, lazy servant!
Lazy servant129 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (26:36-46)
26:43 Then he returned once more and found them asleep, for they could not keep their eyes open.
122 The judgment of the nations (25:31-46)
25:32 and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 25:33 He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
Flock of sheep128 The Peter's denial foretold (26:31-35)
26:31for it is written: 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be dispersed';
122 The judgment of the nations (25:31-46)
25:42 For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 25:43 a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.
Deserting suffering person128 The Peter's denial foretold (26:31-35)
26:34 this very night before the cock crows, you will deny me three times.
123 The plot to kill Jesus (26:1-5)
26:2 You know that in two days' time it will be Passover, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.
Prophecy of passion127 The institution of the Lord's supper (26:26-30)
26:28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.
124 The anointing at Bethany (26:6-13)
26:12In pouring this perfumed oil upon my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.
Preparing disciples126 The passover with the disciples (26:17-25)
26:19 The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover.

9-9

129 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (26:36-46)
  130 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (26:47-56)
    131 Jesus before the high priest (26:57-68)
      132 Peter's denial of Jesus (26:69-75)
        133 Jesus brought before Pilate (27:1-2)
          134 The suicide of Judas (27:3-10)
            135 Pilate questions Jesus (27:11-14)
              136 Barabbas or Jesus? (27:15-26)
                137 The soldiers mock Jesus (27:27-37)
              138 The crucifixion of Jesus (27:38-44)
            139 The death of Jesus (27:45-50)
          140 Witnesses of the crucifixion (27:51-54)
        141 The burial of Jesus (27:55-61)
      142 The guard at the tomb (27:62-66)
    143 The resurrection of Jesus (28:1-10)
  144 The guard report of the guard (28:11-15)
145 The commissioning of the disciples (28:16-20)
Former halfRelationLatter half
129 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (26:36-46)
26:36Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane,
Climbing up with disciples145 The commissioning of the disciples (28:16-20)
28:16The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them.
129 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (26:36-46)
26:45Behold, the hour is at hand when the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners.
Jesus leaves / is with145 The commissioning of the disciples (28:16-20)
28:20And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age."
130 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (26:47-56)
26:55"Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me?
Stealing144 The guard report of the guard (28:11-15)
28:13'His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.'
131 Jesus before the high priest (26:57-68)
26:64From now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven."
Prophecy of arrival of the Son of Man143 The resurrection of Jesus (28:1-10)
28:10Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."
132 Peter's denial of Jesus (26:69-75)
denial of Peter
Three142 The guard at the tomb (27:62-66)
27:64 Give orders, then, that the grave be secured until the third day,
133 Jesus brought before Pilate (27:1-2)
27:2 They bound him, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate, the governor.
Handing over141 The burial of Jesus (27:55-61)
27:58then Pilate ordered it to be handed over.
134 The suicide of Judas (27:3-10)
27:4"I have sinned in betraying innocent blood."
Innocence140 Witnesses of the crucifixion (27:51-54)
27:54"Truly, this was the Son of God!"
135 Pilate questions Jesus (27:11-14)
27:12 And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he made no answer.(27:12)
Being silent / crying out139 The death of Jesus (27:45-50)
27:46 And about three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"(27:46)
136 Barabbas or Jesus? (27:15-26)
27:22They all said, "Let him be crucified!"
People wants crucifixion138 The crucifixion of Jesus (27:38-44)
27:40"You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, if you are the Son of God, (and) come down from the cross!"

9-9-1

129 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (26:36-46)
  130 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (26:47-56)
    131 Jesus before the high priest (26:57-68)
      132 Peter's denial of Jesus (26:69-75)
        133 Jesus brought before Pilate (27:1-2)
      134 The suicide of Judas (27:3-10)
    135 Pilate questions Jesus (27:11-14)
  136 Barabbas or Jesus? (27:15-26)
137 The soldiers mock Jesus (27:27-37)
Former halfRelationLatter half
129 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (26:36-46)
see 3-3-2
see 3-3-2137 The soldiers mock Jesus (27:27-37)
see 3-3-2
130 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (26:47-56)
see 3-3-2
see 3-3-2136 Barabbas or Jesus? (27:15-26)
see 3-3-2
131 Jesus before the high priest (26:57-68)
see 3-3-2
see 3-3-2135 Pilate questions Jesus (27:11-14)
see 3-3-2
132 Peter's denial of Jesus (26:69-75)
see 3-3-2
see 3-3-2134 The suicide of Judas (27:3-10)
see 3-3-2

9-9-2

137 The soldiers mock Jesus (27:27-37)
  138 The crucifixion of Jesus (27:38-44)
    139 The death of Jesus (27:45-50)
      140 Witnesses of the crucifixion (27:51-54)
        141 The burial of Jesus (27:55-61)
      142 The guard at the tomb (27:62-66)
    143 The resurrection of Jesus (28:1-10)
  144 The guard report of the guard (28:11-15)
145 The commissioning of the disciples (28:16-20)
Former halfRelationLatter half
137 The soldiers mock Jesus (27:27-37)
27:32As they were going out, they met a Cyrenian named Simon; this man they pressed into service to carry his cross.
Following Jesus145 The commissioning of the disciples (28:16-20)
28:19baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
138 The crucifixion of Jesus (27:38-44)
27:41 Likewise the chief priests with the scribes and elders mocked him and said,
A word of chief priests144 The guard report of the guard (28:11-15)
28:12 They assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, 28:13 telling them,
139 The death of Jesus (27:45-50)
27:50 But Jesus cried out again in a loud voice, and gave up his spirit.(27:50)
Death / resurrection143 The resurrection of Jesus (28:1-10)
28:7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you." (28:7)
140 Witnesses of the crucifixion (27:51-54)
27:54The centurion and the men with him who were keeping watch over Jesus feared greatly when they saw the earthquake and all that was happening, and they said, "Truly, this was the Son of God!"
Soldiers watching Jesus142 The guard at the tomb (27:62-66)
27:66 So they went and secured the tomb by fixing a seal to the stone and setting the guard.

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