New Testament
Book of Matthew
Matthew traces Jesus' family line from Abraham, shows how his life fulfills the prophets, and gathers his teaching in five large sections, including the Sermon on the Mount. It ends with the call to make disciples of all nations.
At a glance
Matthew key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 28
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), the former tax collector
- When it was written
- Probably between AD 50 and 80
- Main theme
- Jesus is the promised King and Messiah
- Key verse
- Matthew 28:19
Summary
What is Matthew about?
Matthew traces Jesus' family line from Abraham, shows how his life fulfills the prophets, and gathers his teaching in five large sections, including the Sermon on the Mount. It ends with the call to make disciples of all nations.
Key verse
A key verse in Matthew
“Go all of you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:”
28 chapters
Matthew chapters
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Questions
Matthew: common questions
Who wrote the book of Matthew?
Traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), the former tax collector.
When was Matthew written?
Probably between AD 50 and 80.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew traces Jesus' family line from Abraham, shows how his life fulfills the prophets, and gathers his teaching in five large sections, including the Sermon on the Mount. It ends with the call to make disciples of all nations.
How many chapters are in Matthew?
Matthew has 28 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in Matthew?
Matthew 28:19: “Go all of you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:” (KJV).
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