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The life of Jesus as presented by Matthew. The gospel covers His virginal birth to His death and resurrection. Matthew also presents Jesus as the Lion of Judah and the fulfillment of prophecy. It is placed first in the New Testament because many of the early church leaders believed it to be the first written. There are still a few scholars who hold to "Matthean priority."

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Are Matthew 21:9 and Matthew 23:39 out of order?

The background verse here is this: [Psa 118:26 NKJV] (26) Blessed [is] he who comes in the name of the LORD! We have blessed you from the house of the LORD. The fulfillment appears here: [Mat 21:1- …
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In Matthew 7:23 does Jesus say he will "profess" or "confess" to the goats or that he "agree...

[Matthew 7:22-23 KJV] 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? …
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In Matthew 5:3 what kind of dative is "τῷ πνεύματι"?

NASB/GNT Matthew 5: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. 3 Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοὶ τῷ πνεύματι, ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν. …
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Why does Matthew 26:17 seem to ignore/contradict the instructions and schedule of Leviticus ...

In Leviticus 23, Passover completely precedes the Feast of Unleavened Bread, with the first day being a day of convocation: [Lev 23:5-8 NLT] (5) "The LORD's Passover begins at sundown on the fourteen …
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Is the anointing of Jesus mentioned in Acts 10:38 an anointing as king, priest or what?

That appears to be a reference to this event: KJV Matthew 3:15 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit …
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In Matthew 4:3 what is the background of the term "son of God"?

Is that what Matthew and the Satan are contemplating here?: [Mat 4:3 KJV] 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. …
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In the context of Matthew 11:25 is "thank" the best translation of ἐξομολογοῦμαί?

[Mat 11:25 NLT] (25) At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing t …
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How is Matthew 23:35 consistent with the divine jurisprudence of Ezekiel 18:4 and 18:20?

How can these two passages be reconciled?: [Eze 18:2-4, 19-22 NLT] (2) "Why do you quote this proverb concerning the land of Israel: 'The parents have eaten sour grapes, but their children's mouths p …
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In John 18:20 is Jesus' defense disingenuous?

However, Matthew says that Jesus only spoke publicly in enigmas and gave secret information to his disciples: NASB Matthew 13: 10And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them …
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In Luke 24:16 why were the disciples eyes kept from recognizing Jesus, then opened?

parables about the temporary partial judicial hardening that was to occur in order for him to be rejected but Jesus said "to you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven": KJV Matthew
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In 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 why does Paul seem to expect the Corinthians to know that they will j...

I take the questions beginning with "Do ye not know" and "Know ye not" to be rhetorical with the meaning "Of course you know that you shall judge the world and angels": 1Co 6:2  Do ye not know tha …
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In Matthew 1:1 (and everywhere else), wouldn't it make more sense to render Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ wi...

In Matthew 1:1 (and everywhere else), wouldn't it make more sense to render Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ with a comma after Ἰησοῦ, and to translate Χριστοῦ as "Anointed [One]"? … [Proposed Matthew 1:1] (1) This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus, Anointed One, the son of David, the son of Abraham. vs [Matthew 1:1 NET] (1) This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ …
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In Galatians 2:11 what is meant by "I opposed him to his face"?

Might this have been an indicator that he intended to "bring to the Gathering" the issue per Matthew 18? …
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In Matthew 8:18-23 does discipleship involve being an itinerant? Is discipleship as in the g...

Christians today often claim to be disciples of Jesus. However, discipleship seems to involve being an itinerant. KJV Mat 8:18  Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandmen …
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In Romans 11:28 to whom does Paul refer when he speaks of elect Jews who are enemies of the ...

Is Paul referring to particular people when he speaks of elect Jews who are nonetheless enemies of the gospel? KJV Rom 11:25  For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this myste …
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