Matthew
28 chapters, 1071 verses. The 40th of 66 books, in The Gospels.
How it begins
1The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
2Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers.
3Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram.
4Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon.
5Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse.
Chapters
- 1The genealogy of Jesus
- 2The wise men and flight to Egypt
- 3John baptizes and Jesus is baptized
- 4Jesus tempted and calls disciples
- 5The sermon on the mount begins
- 6Alms, prayer, and the Lord's prayer
- 7Judging, seeking, and the narrow way
- 8Healing and stilling the storm
- 9Forgiving and healing the sick
- 10The twelve apostles sent forth
- 11John's question and Jesus' reply
- 12Lord of the sabbath and blasphemy
- 13Parables of the kingdom of heaven
- 14John's death and feeding the five thousand
- 15Traditions of the elders and healing
- 16Peter and Jesus' identity
- 17The transfiguration
- 18Humility and forgiveness
- 19Divorce and entering the kingdom
- 20The vineyard laborers and blind men
- 21Entering Jerusalem and cleansing the temple
- 22Marriage feast and greatest commandment
- 23Woe to the scribes and Pharisees
- 24The end of the age
- 25Ten virgins, talents, and judgment
- 26The passover, betrayal, and arrest
- 27The crucifixion of Jesus
- 28The resurrection of Jesus
World English Bible. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.