Category: Matthew

1 And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, 3 and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. 4 Again he sent other servants,…

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 6:33-34 The scene in Matthew 6:33-34 takes…

1 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and…

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ Setting the Scene for Matthew 5:38 In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus is delivering the Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd gathered on a mountainside near the Sea of Galilee. The scene is serene, with…

1 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall…

1 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 2 And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 3 And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.…

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Setting the Scene for Matthew 5:14 The scene in Matthew 5:14 takes place on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Jesus, surrounded by a large crowd of people from various towns and villages, begins to teach them…

24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Setting the Scene for Matthew 16:24 In Matthew chapter 16, we find Jesus with his disciples in the region of Caesarea Philippi. The scene is set against the backdrop of a…

21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king…

26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Setting the Scene for Matthew 16:26 In Matthew chapter 16, we find Jesus with his disciples in the region of Caesarea Philippi. The scene is set…