New Testament Matthew Chapters

Matthew

The Gospel presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah and King

Overview

All Chapters

28 chapters with summaries and key verses

Chapter 1 Messianic Lineage

The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus

Matthew traces Jesus' lineage and recounts His virgin birth

Key verses: Matthew 1:1, Matthew 1:21 +1

Virgin Birth Emmanuel
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Chapter 2 Magi

The Visit of the Magi and Flight to Egypt

Wise men visit Jesus, and the family flees to Egypt

Key verses: Matthew 2:2, Matthew 2:11 +1

Star Worship Flight to Egypt
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Chapter 3 Repentance

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

John baptizes Jesus and the Spirit descends like a dove

Key verses: Matthew 3:2, Matthew 3:11 +1

Kingdom Baptism Beloved Son
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Chapter 4 Temptation

Jesus' Temptation and Early Ministry

Jesus is tempted in the wilderness and begins His ministry

Key verses: Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:10 +1

Scripture Worship Kingdom
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Chapter 5 Kingdom Values

The Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes

Jesus teaches the Beatitudes and principles of kingdom living

Key verses: Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:14 +1

Discipleship Light of the World
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Chapter 6 Prayer

The Sermon on the Mount - Prayer and Fasting

Jesus teaches about prayer, fasting, and heavenly treasures

Key verses: Matthew 6:9, Matthew 6:19 +1

Treasures Kingdom First Worry
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Chapter 7 Judging

The Sermon on the Mount - Judging and Asking

Jesus teaches about judging others and asking God

Key verses: Matthew 7:1, Matthew 7:7 +1

Asking Golden Rule Narrow Gate
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Chapter 8 Healing

Jesus Heals Many

Jesus performs various healing miracles

Key verses: Matthew 8:2, Matthew 8:8 +1

Faith Authority Miracles
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Chapter 9 Calling

More Healings and Calling of Matthew

Jesus heals more people and calls Matthew the tax collector

Key verses: Matthew 9:9, Matthew 9:13 +1

Mercy Faith Healing
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Chapter 10 Apostles

The Twelve Apostles Sent Out

Jesus sends out the twelve apostles with instructions

Key verses: Matthew 10:5, Matthew 10:16 +1

Mission Persecution Fear of God
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Chapter 11 John's Question

John's Question and Jesus' Response

John questions Jesus and Jesus praises John

Key verses: Matthew 11:3, Matthew 11:11 +1

Greatest Prophet Rest Yoke
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Chapter 12 Sabbath

Jesus and the Sabbath

Jesus defends His Sabbath actions and warns against blasphemy

Key verses: Matthew 12:8, Matthew 12:30 +1

Lord of Sabbath Blasphemy Family of God
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Chapter 13 Parables

Parables of the Kingdom

Jesus teaches about the kingdom through parables

Key verses: Matthew 13:3, Matthew 13:31 +1

Kingdom Sower Hidden Treasure
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Chapter 14 Compassion

John Beheaded and Jesus Feeds 5000

John is executed and Jesus miraculously feeds the multitude

Key verses: Matthew 14:14, Matthew 14:20 +1

Feeding 5000 Walking on Water Worship
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Chapter 15 Tradition

Tradition and the Canaanite Woman

Jesus addresses tradition and heals a Canaanite woman's daughter

Key verses: Matthew 15:8, Matthew 15:11 +1

Heart Defilement Faith
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Chapter 16 Confession

Peter's Confession

Peter declares Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God

Key verses: Matthew 16:16, Matthew 16:18 +1

Church Discipleship Cross
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Chapter 17 Transfiguration

The Transfiguration

Jesus is transfigured on the mountain with Moses and Elijah

Key verses: Matthew 17:2, Matthew 17:5 +1

Glory Beloved Son Faith
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Chapter 18 Humility

The Greatest in the Kingdom

Jesus teaches about humility and forgiveness

Key verses: Matthew 18:3, Matthew 18:15 +1

Children Forgiveness Church Discipline
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Chapter 19 Marriage

Marriage and Divorce

Jesus teaches about marriage, divorce, and celibacy

Key verses: Matthew 19:6, Matthew 19:14 +1

Divorce Children Impossible with Man
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Chapter 20 First and Last

Laborers in the Vineyard

Parable of workers and Jesus' third prediction of death

Key verses: Matthew 20:16, Matthew 20:26 +1

Greatness Service Ransom
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Chapter 21 Triumphal Entry

Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing

Jesus enters Jerusalem and cleanses the temple

Key verses: Matthew 21:5, Matthew 21:9 +1

Hosanna Temple Cleansing House of Prayer
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Chapter 22 Wedding Feast

Parables and Questions

Jesus tells parables and answers challenging questions

Key verses: Matthew 22:14, Matthew 22:21 +1

Caesar's Things Greatest Commandment Love
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Chapter 23 Hypocrisy

Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees

Jesus pronounces woes on religious leaders

Key verses: Matthew 23:12, Matthew 23:23 +1

Humility Tithing Jerusalem
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Chapter 24 End Times

Signs of the End

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and end times

Key verses: Matthew 24:14, Matthew 24:24 +1

Gospel Proclaimed False Prophets Heaven and Earth
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Chapter 25 Watch

Parables of the Kingdom

Parables about readiness for the kingdom

Key verses: Matthew 25:13, Matthew 25:21 +1

Talents Sheep and Goats Faithful Servant
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Chapter 26 Last Supper

The Plot and Last Supper

Judas plots betrayal and Jesus shares the Last Supper

Key verses: Matthew 26:26, Matthew 26:28 +1

Body and Blood Gethsemane Betrayal
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Chapter 27 Trial

Jesus' Trial and Crucifixion

Jesus is tried, crucified, and buried

Key verses: Matthew 27:46, Matthew 27:50 +1

Crucifixion Forsaken Death
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Chapter 28 Resurrection

The Resurrection and Great Commission

Jesus rises from the dead and commissions His disciples

Key verses: Matthew 28:6, Matthew 28:19 +1

Great Commission Authority Presence
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