Questions tagged [gospel-of-matthew]
The book of the Bible describing Jesus' life, usually attributed to Matthew.
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3. In The Parable of the Pearl, Mat13:45-46 how does one reconcile the phrase, “and bought it” with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? [migrated]
I’m have a hard time understanding the Parable of the Pearl. Mat.13:45-46. All of the Pastors I’ve talked to explain it this way; the merchant man is the sinners in the world and the pearl of great ...
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Mt. 18:5 or 19:14 to argue against contraception?
Have any Catholic theologians, Doctors, or Fathers of the Church used
Mt. 18:5he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.
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Mt. 19:14Suffer the little children,...
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Was Mary ceremoniously married to Joseph when she left to serve Elizabeth?
We see at Mtt 1: 18-24, how Joseph was asked to accept Mary as his wife.
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she ...
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What did Jesus mean by saying “Watch with me… ”at Gethsemane?
We read at Mtt 26: 36-45 an account of Jesus' Prayer at Gethsemane:
Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” And ...
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Calvinism and Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
Matthew 12:31 says blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is an unforgivable sin. Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in the ESV Study Bible, says that it is, "This sin is committed today only by unbelievers who ...
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How does the Catholic Church explain the term “the Son”: in the Sign of the Cross as well as in Matthew 28:19?
We read at Mtt 28:19:
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
In the Sign of the Cross we take the name of ...
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Would believing the coming again of the Son of Man has already happened be considered heretical by the Catholic Church?
Some Christians hold that the Second Coming of Jesus is yet to come, and some hold it has already happened (certain kinds of preterism).
Would holding that Jesus in the Olivet discourse (Matthew 24:30,...
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Does Catholic Church believe that Jews suffered because of the curse of their forefathers at Matthew 27:25?
We read in Matthew 27: 24-25:
So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of ...
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Biblical significance of the gifts given to Jesus
Is there any spiritual significance to the gifts the Magi brought – Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – after they were led by a “star” to Bethlehem where they worshiped the young child Jesus? Why would ...
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How does Oneness Pentecostalism interpret Matthew 24:36?
Matthew 24:36 (NIV)
36“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
If the Father and the Son are expressions of the same God, how come ...
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Why do most Christians seemingly not mind swearing on the Bible in light of Matthew 5:33-37?
Although the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution declares:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the ...
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Is the sequencing of three tests of Jesus at Matthew 22 in chronological order?
We read of three different tests of Jesus `taken'by the Pharisees and the Sadducees at Matthew 22:
""Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. They sent their ...
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According to Catholicism must we all suffer in life?
In the Catholic Church there is a certain mystic aspect regarding to the suffering of Jesus Christ in which often faithful who go trough sufferings, especially for the faith, see their suffering as ...
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Regarding early church “Commentary of Matthew” by Origen, should Christians trust Matthew was the first Gospel written in Hebrew? [duplicate]
Until reading the "Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew" by Origen Adamantius, I presumed (based on the teachings of Wikipedia) that the original manuscript of Matthew was written in Greek &...
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Was St. Joseph always a righteous man?
We read at Mtt 1:18-19 (NRSVCE):
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with ...
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Did Jesus take back “the keys of the kingdom of heaven” from Satan or Simon? [closed]
If Simon (Simeon, שִׁמְעוֹן) was given "the keys of the kingdom of heaven" [Matthew 16:19] - then rebuked as "Satan" (Satan, שָּׂטָ֗ן) in Matthew 16:23 in fulfillment of Zechariah ...
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According to Jehovah’s Witnesses what does the name Immanuel mean in light of their belief that Jesus is a created being and not God?
This article goes on to say,
Without accurate knowledge, we may become ensnared by false teachings promoted by God's opposer, Satan the Devil. Therefore, if a doctrine contradicts God's Word, if it ...
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What is the Catholic exegetical warrant behind the 2 interpretations of “perfect” in Matt 5:48 and Matt 19:21?
In Matthew there are 2 instances where Jesus said "to be perfect" (both rendering the Greek word τέλειοι).
Matt 5:48: Sermon on the Mount about loving our enemies, directed to the whole ...
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“Ask and it will be given to you” vs. “Not my will, but yours be done.”
So, please clarify something for me. I'm trying to get a better understanding of presenting my requests to God, but also recognizing that it is not my will, but His will be done. Here are three verses ...
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Being 'known by Jesus' in Matthew 7:22
In Matthew 7:21-22 Jesus says for Him to know me I must do His will. There are plenty of scriptures that talk about God seeing us and knowing us, why then does Jesus say I didn't know you? Is it ...
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How does Catholic Church explain the use of singular word “name” in the Prayer of Sign of the Cross?
We see Jesus' instructions to the disciples at Mt 28:19:
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
This ...
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Does “Q” elucidate the “synoptic problem”?
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Mainstream scholarship widely supports the view that the authors of Matthew and Luke shared a common source, since lost, in contemporary discourse called "Q".
Yet it is easily ...
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Job 39:30 AND Matthew 24:28 [closed]
Job 39:30 AND Matthew 24:28
For wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.
This is scripture regarding Christ's return. My difficulty is in understanding why this ...
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Historical evidence of Slaughter of the Innocents besides St. Matthew's Gospel?
Besides Matthew 2:16,
Herod perceiving that he was deluded by the wise men, was exceeding angry: and sending killed all the menchildren that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from ...
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Matt 15: What penalty for not washing hands?
In Matthew 15:2, the Pharisees accuse the disciples of Jesus of not properly washing their hands before eating.
“Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do
not wash ...
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How is Lent observance reconciled with Matthew 6:16-18?
Jesus says in Matthew 6:
16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their ...
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According to the Catholic Church about Matthew 5:18-19?
Matthew 5:18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth
disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen,
will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is
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According to the Catholic Church, what did Jesus mean by saying “Least of these commandments "?
We see Jesus saying at Matthew 5:18-19:
For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. ...
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How can John the Baptist be the greatest man born of woman, when Jesus was also born of woman?
Pope Francis tweeted today:
Both John the Baptist, who is the greatest man born of woman, and the
Son of God have chosen the path of humiliation. God shows this path to
Christians so they can ...
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What made Jesus question at Mt 21:25 a good example for Christians or was it a bad question because the Jews could not answer?
What made Jesus question at Mt 21:25 a good example for Christians or was it a bad question because the Jews could not answer?
Jesus asked the question to the chief priests:
Mt 21:25 The baptism ...
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1 Corinthians 4:15-16 - does Paul have the right to raise himself higher than others going against Jesus teaching? [closed]
1 Corinthians 4:15-16
Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 16 Therefore I urge you to ...
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Did Jesus die for all? Is “for many” the same meaning as “for all “ in Matthew 26:28?
In Matthew 26, Jesus said,
Matthew 26:28: For this is my blood of the new testament, which shall be shed for many unto remission of sins.
And In Isaiah, please take note the word “many”
Isaiah 53:...
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The great Deception
I would like to know what different denominations teach about what the great deception is exactly. One so great that even the very elect, if possible, would be deceived.
For there shall arise false ...
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Bible phrase from the Gospel of Matthew
In Matthew 16:28
28 Amen I say to you, there are some of them that stand here, that shall not taste death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Was Our Lord Jesus speaking literally ...
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A confusion about the fullfilment of the law
Jesus said in Mat 5:17-18:
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I
have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell
you, until heaven and earth ...
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What religion did the Wise Men from the East practise? [duplicate]
We read at Isiah 60:6 :
" The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Madian and Epha: all they from Saba shall come, bringing gold and frankincense: and shewing forth praise to the ...
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How do we recognize Elijah when he will come before the day of Lord?
As predicted by Jesus
Matthew 17:11: He answered, "Elijah does come, and he will restore all things."
and
Malachi 4:5: See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and ...
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Were the Magi believers?
If so, then why were the Magi still labelled that way? Why call a believer a member of the pagan Zoroastrian religion? Or am I missing something here?
And by believers, I meant how the Magi believed ...
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Different genealogy in Matthew and Luke
In the Matthew and Luke we can read the genealogy of Jesus. While in Matthew 1 it dates back to Abraham, in Luke 3 it goes back to Adam.
What's the significance of this difference?
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Were the 12 disciples Jewish?
As was brought up in another question; in so using Matthew 10:1-4, which lists the names of the 12. A response from a contributor stated the unavailability of proof in the Scripture to show that any ...
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Does the parable of the Unforgiving Servant have implications re: “once saved, always saved”?
My question is coming from a Protestant / Evangelical perspective.
I've always been taught that once one is saved, nothing and no one can snatch him from the Father's hand. That is to say, one cannot ...
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How is Moses' and Jesus' contradictory teaching regarding oaths reconciled?
In Deuteronomy Moses teaches to make oaths in the Lord's name:
Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
Deuteronomy 6:13 NIV
Fear the Lord your God and serve ...
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Why does the NRSV-CE omit mentioning prayer and fasting in Matthew 17?
The NRSV-CE omits mentioning prayer and fasting, explaining in footnote (g):
Matthew 17:20 Other ancient authorities add verse 21, But this kind does not come out except by prayer and fasting
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Why did Jesus address Yahweh as God at the Cross?
Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus addressing Yahweh as 'Father'. But we see at Matt 27:46 Jesus addressing the Father as `God':
"And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,...
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According to Catholicism, does Matthew 16:18 justify that the Catholic Church is the one true church?
According to Catholicism, does Matthew 16:18 ("thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.") justify that the Catholic Church is the ...
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Are there other explanations of ”right hand” than masturbation (Matthew 5:30)? [closed]
The context in Matthew 5:30 strongly suggests that Jesus is talking about adultery. Verse 21 starts with "You have heard", starting a section about respecting your neighbor. Again, Verse 27 starts ...
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Was Jesus good at singing? [closed]
At Matthew 26: 27-30 we see:
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many ...
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Is there any evidence to support Matthew's gospel account of the curtain in the Jerusalem Temple being torn in two?
From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land... And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was ...
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What does Jesus mean regarding “Raca,” and “you fool?” - is he contrasting them?
Matthew 5:22, KJV says
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in ...
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What was the intended meaning of the quotation marks around “sinners” in the old NIV?
Take for example Matthew 9:10-13:
While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples.
When the Pharisees saw this, they ...
