The book of the Bible describing Jesus' life, usually attributed to Matthew.
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Why can't Jesus periodically visit Earth? [closed]
“But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.
Matthew 24:36
The Gospel of Matthew tells us that Jesus will return someday. ...
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Why is it said that the Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the King of the Jews?
I have heard it stated that the Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as, specifically, the King of the Jews, rather than the Messiah, the Incarnate Word, or anything else.
What is the basis for this ...
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What is the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven?
I did a search and saw that the phrase "Kingdom of Heaven" appears exclusively in the Gospel according to Matthew. However, the phrase "Kingdom of God" appears a few times in Matthew, but is also ...
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Are Matthew and John Paul's friend? [closed]
I know Mark and Luke are Paul's friend. If all gospels are written by Paul's friends the whole christianity can be traced to Paul supposedly seeing a vision of Jesus.
However, there are other records ...
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Who was the intended audience for the Book of Matthew?
See my other question first.
I have heard it taught in several places that Matthew was originally written in Hebrew and its intended audience was the Jew (which does help explain why it seems a bit ...
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In what language was the Book of Matthew written?
I have heard it taught in several places that Matthew was originally written in Hebrew and it's intended audience was the Jew (which does help explain why it seems a bit more vague on key Christian ...
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Do we have any more information on Jesus's Sisters?
Matthew 13:55
“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and
aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Aren’t all his
sisters with us? Where then did this man get ...
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What does inherit the earth mean in Matthew 5:5
I had a discussion with some friends last night about the meaning of the phrase "the meek will inherit the earth" in Matthew 5:5. There were a whole lot of different ideas flying around. Just ...
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Christian description of “self-love” (from Matthew 22)
Matthew 22:
39 And the second command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbor
the same as you love yourself.
Self love, esteem, worth, etc are matters of the spirit and personality - that are ...
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Jesus' Brothers (Matthew 12:46)
What exactly did Matthew mean when he is talking about Jesus' brothers in Matthew 12:46? From Matthew 12:49, its clear that he didn't mean Jesus' disciples as his brothers. So who are the Jesus' ...
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What is meant by “Get behind me Satan”?
Considering
Matthew 16:23:
Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."
Why did Jesus ...
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Is the genealogy in Matthew a complete Genealogy, or did he abreviate it for a specific reason?
The genealogy in Matthew 1 lists the names in 3 groups - From Abraham to David, David to the Exile, The Exile to Jesus.
I'm just interested to know is this a complete family history for Jesus, or is ...
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Is there any Christian group that takes Matthew 23:8-10 literally?
Related to: Are there any Christian groups that follow Matthew 23:9? and What is the Roman Catholic view on Matthew 23:9?
8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and
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Resist not evil! What this means, not to fight evil?
Matthew 5:39:
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite
thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
What does this mean? Not to fight evil? Does that mean ...
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What is the Christian perspective on survival needs not met?
Let me clarify, this is not an attack on beliefs in any way. I changed the title as I see how it came off and it is due to my personal frustration with not understanding how things work - I apologize ...
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Jesus got angry in the temple - should we do that too? [closed]
I think we know the story.
Matthew 21:12
And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold
and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the
moneychangers, ...
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Where can I find out more about other people rising from the dead, when Jesus died on the Cross?
51 When Jesus died, the curtain in the Temple was torn into two
pieces. The tear started at the top and tore all the way to the
bottom. Also, the earth shook and rocks were broken. 52 The ...
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Shouldn't Mary’s genealogy be Jesus' family history?
Matthew 1
The Family History of Jesus the Messiah:
Abraham was the father of Isaac
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Matthan was the father of Jacob.
16 Jacob was the father of Joseph.
Joseph was the ...
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Concerning what things did elders and priests not believe John the baptist?
in Matthew 21:25 we see priests and elders reasoning within themselves:
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they
reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, ...
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Multiple wives and concubines | male and female “original” intent
Matthew 19:1-6 New International Version (NIV)
1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and
went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2 Large
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Jesus was sent to speak to the Jews only?
Matthew 15:24 KJV
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the
house of Israel.
I understand that he was talking specifically to a lady who was begging (successfully) ...
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What “things” is Jesus talking about in Matthew 11:25?
I really like this verse but I don't fully grasp what Jesus is talking about in his prayer (specifically 11:25)
The Father Revealed in the Son
25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord ...
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Jesus's genealogy: 28 generations or 41 since David?
These questions keep me wondering:
Firstly, how is it possible that Matthew and Luke came up with completely different genealogies of Jesus's ancestors, if they are both following the masculine line?
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What does Jesus mean when He says that we should be like children?
Matthew 18:1-4:
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: “I tell ...
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Are there any Christian groups that follow Matthew 23:9?
I was reading in Matthew and saw a fascinating command, directly from Jesus:
Matthew 23:9 (NWT)
Moreover, do not call anyone your father on earth, for one is your Father, the heavenly One.
Are ...
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Why 'Seventy times seven'?
Twice in the bible, God makes reference to "seventy times seven" (or "seventy-seven times"). Once in Genesis 4:24 (dealing with Cain's punishment for his murder of Abel), and the other in Matthew ...
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Literality of Matthew 13:44?
I brought up Matthew 13:44 (see below for text) as related to this answer, though it was only tangentially related. I brought up the question Is that not a literal passage? along with the verse, and ...
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Who bought the Field of Blood, Judas or the Priests?
This is similar to another question "How did Judas Die", but is specifically addressing another aspect of the story.
In Matthew we have the priests purchasing the field:
Matthew 27:5-7 (NASB)
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What does Matthew 5:27-30 (“Cast off your eye/hand/etc”) mean?
For reference, here's the text of Matthew 5:27-30:
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already ...
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What does “gates of hell” mean in Matthew 16:18?
Matthew 16:18 (KJV):
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
I take it "gates of hell" is a ...
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What is the message of Matthew 9:5?
Matthew 9:1-8 (NIV)
1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, ...
