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Matthew

Matthew

176 3.9
The first book of the New Testament that tells about Jesus' life and teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmæθju/
translation icon : Evangelio según Mateo
  • Many Christians study Matthew to learn about Jesus's teachings.
  • Gospel of Matthew
  • Matthew 18
  • the text of Matthew

His audience did not have Matthew and Luke, they had Mark.

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Examples

  • The Gospel of Matthew records Jesus as saying, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."

    Academic text (2017)

  • Once again, this is an incorrect citation, for the correct reference is Matthew 22:28.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • The Bible as well, the New Testament now Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

    Lex Fridman

  • And I would suggest starting in the Gospels, which is Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

  • LONNIE: In the Gospel of Matthew...

    Jesus Revolution (2023)

  • The Gospel of Matthew contains the famous Sermon on the Mount.

  • In Matthew, the parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us about compassion.

Synonyms

Gospel of Matthew
vsMatthew
2 5.4

The first book in the Christian Bible that tells Jesus' life and teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount

is the traditional title tied to an apostle and used across Bible editions
Gospel According to Matthew
vsMatthew
4.9

The first New Testament book that tells the story of Jesus's life and teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount

is the traditional title attributed to an apostle and includes Sermon on the Mount

Compounds

Gospel of Matthew
2 5.4

The first book in the Christian Bible that tells Jesus' life and teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount

Matthew Walker
  • Specialized
9.9

A stopper knot where you twist several rope strands together to stop a rope from fraying

Matthew Walker knot
  • Specialized
9.9

A knot tied at the end of a rope to stop the end passing through an opening

Gospel According to Matthew
4.9

The first New Testament book that tells the story of Jesus's life and teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount

Saint Matthew the Apostle
7.0

A person who was one of Jesus' twelve disciples and is believed to have written the first Gospel

St. Matthew the Apostle
7.6

One of the twelve followers of Jesus who is said to have written the first Gospel in the New Testament

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Matthew for the Gospel comes from the name of the apostle, and that name comes from the old Hebrew Mattityahu, which means 'gift of God'. So the book is called Matthew because it was long thought to be written by that man.