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The [["Bible" in the Bible|Bible is not a "bible"]] (Greek: ''biblos'' or ''biblion'', scroll or book, from which we get bibliography); it's a ''library,'' a collection of [[canon|many books.]] When I'm in my right mind, I speak of the "Sacred Scriptures" instead of "Bible" as a reminder of the wide variety of authors, inspired by God, who addressed different audiences using many different literary forms (genres) for many different purposes.  Despite the multitude of differences in the texts, the Sacred Scriptures are all inspired by the same Holy Spirit and express the same faith.
Original HTML Source: [http://www.bible-researcher.com/parallels.html ''Bible Researcher'']


'''Exegesis means''' (more or less) "a method of interpretation"  or "interpretation."  The goal of exegesis, as I understand it, is to "get" (Latin, ''agere'') the meanings "out of" (ex) the texts that God and the human authors intended the texts to have.
An [[#Introduction_to_this_wiki_version|introduction to this wiki version]] appears toward the end of this page.


An '''exegete''' is someone who interprets a text.
:; Introduction from the original page at [http://www.bible-researcher.com/parallels.html ''Bible Researcher'':]


'''''There is no "scientific method" for determining the meaning of a text. Reading is an art, not a science.'''''
:: The tables of parallels here are based upon the [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=3438051303" ''Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorum''] of Kurt Aland, 13th edition (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1985). In the arrangement of Aland's Synopsis the numbered pericopes are often repeated so as to give a continuous series of references in canonical order for each of the four gospels. The <b>bold type</b> in the tables below indicates the verses in order for each gospel. Thus for example, pericopes no. 121 and 135 are identical except for the difference in bold type. In 121 the bold type for Matthew and Mark shows that the pericope "Jesus' True Kindred" precedes the parable of the sower. The pericope is then repeated as 135 with bold type for Luke, because Luke has the pericope <i>after</i> the parable of the sower. The student who is using these tables can thus run his eye down each Gospel's column, stopping only at the bold references, to get all the references and parallels in order for each Gospel.


To decode the Scriptures, we need to use the right code book.
:: '''Note to online users:''' The tables are supplied with hypertext links in the first column. Click on the links to view the parallel passages together (in the American Standard Version) at the <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/">Bible Gateway</a> website. Once there, you may choose to view the same passages together in any of the versions on the Bible Gateway server. Then use the "back" button on your browser to return to this page.


The Scriptures raise questions that the Scriptures themselves do not answer.
== § 1. Preface ==


== Some guidelines for reading the Scriptures ==
{| {{prettytable}}
|- valign="top"
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+1:1;Mark+1:1;Luke+1:1-4;John+1:1-18 1]
| Prologue
| 1.1
| 1.1
| 1.1-4
| 1.1-18
|}


'''Note well''': These guidelines reflect my personal outlook. They are not formal teachings of the Church and do not have anything like the status of dogma.
== § 2. Birth and Childhood ==


=== Seek the original meaning ===
{| {{prettytable}}
The meaning of words change over time.
|- valign="top"
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+1:5-25 2]
| The Promise of the Birth of John the Baptist
|
|
| 1.5-25
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+1:26-38 3]
| The Annunciation
|
|
| 1.26-38
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+1:39-56 4]
| Mary's Visit to Elizabeth
|
|
| 1.39-56
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+1:57-80 5]
| The Birth of John the Baptist
|
|
| 1.57-80
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+1:2-17;Luke+3:23-38 6]
| The Genealogy of Jesus
| 1.2-17
|
| 3.23-38
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+1:18-25;Luke+2:1-7 7]
| The Birth of Jesus
| 1.18-25
|
| 2.1-7
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+2:1-12;Luke+2:8-20 8]
| The Adoration of the Infant Jesus
| 2.1-12
|
| 2.8-20
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+2:21-38 9]
| The Circumcision and Presentation in the Temple
|
|
| 2.21-38
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+2:13-21 10]
| The Flight into Egypt and Return
| 2.13-21
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+2:22-23;Luke+2:39-40 11]
| The Childhood of Jesus at Nazareth
| 2.22-23
|
| 2.39-40
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+2:41-52 12]
| The Boy Jesus in the Temple
|
|
| 2.41-52
|
|}


As a general rule, it is a huge mistake to use a later meaning to translate an earlier text.
== Preparation ==


So, for example, when the ancients spoke about the planets, they meant "stars that wander around in the sky." Today we know that the planets, like the earth, are not stars, but orbit the sun, which is a star. In the ancient world, the sun was not thought of as a star, because it appeared in the day time while the stars appeared at night.
{| {{prettytable}}
|- valign="top"
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+3:1-6;Mark+1:2-6;Luke+3:1-6;John+1:19-23 13]
| John the Baptist
| 3.1-6
| 1.2-6
| 3.1-6
| 1.19-23
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+3:7-10;Luke+3:7-9 14]
| John's Preaching of Repentance
| 3.7-10
|
| 3.7-9
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+3:10-14 15]
| John Replies to Questioners
|
|
| 3.10-14
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+3:11-12;Mark+1:7-8;Luke+3:15-18;John+1:24-28 16]
| John's Messianic Preaching
| 3.11-12
| 1.7-8
| 3.15-18
| 1.24-28
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+14:3-4;Mark+6:17-18;Luke+3:19-20 17]
| The Imprisonment of John
| 14.3-4
| 6.17-18
| 3.19-20
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+3:13-17;Mark+1:9-11;Luke+3:21-22;John+1:29-34 18]
| The Baptism of Jesus
| 3.13-17
| 1.9-11
| 3.21-22
| 1.29-34
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+1:1-17;Luke+3:23-38 19]
| The Genealogy of Jesus
| 1.1-17
|
| 3.23-38
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+4:1-11;Mark+1:12-13;Luke+4:1-13 20]
| The Temptation
| 4.1-11
| 1.12-13
| 4.1-13
|
|}


Similarly, the word "Christ" had [[The Christ, the King|a very different meaning]] in the [[OT|Israelite scriptures]] than it does in the [[New Testament]].
== The Beginning of Jesus' Public Ministry (According to John) ==


''It may be a serious mistake to say that the Scriptures are opposed to later developments in doctrine because there is a difference in meaning between the language of the scriptures and the language used by the [[Magisterium]]." So, for example, there is a huge difference between the [[And_with_your_spirit#The_human_spirit|Biblical meanings of soul]] and the Thomistic definition of [[the soul is the form of the body]]. It is wrong to imagine that the authors of the Scriptures rejected Thomas's use of Aristotelian categories, because Thomas wrote twelve centuries after the authors of the New Testament (1225-1274 AD).  The authors of the Scriptures cannot have rejected what they could not have read.
{| {{prettytable}}
|- valign="top"
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+1:35-51 21]
| The Call of the First Disciples
|
|
|
| 1.35-51
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+2:1-11 22]
| The Marriage at Cana
|
|
|
| 2.1-11
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+2:12 23]
| The Sojourn at Capernaum
|
|
|
| 2.12
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+2:13 24]
| The First Journey to Jerusalem
|
|
|
| 2.13
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+21:12-13;Mark+11:15-17;Luke+19:45-46;John+2:14-22 25]
| The Cleansing of the Temple
| 21.12-13
| 11.15-17
| 19.45-46
| 2.14-22
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+2:23-25 26]
| Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem
|
|
|
| 2.23-25
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+3:1-21 27]
| The Discourse with Nicodemus
|
|
|
| 3.1-21
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+3:22 28]
| Jesus' Ministry in Judea
|
|
|
| 3.22
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+3:23-36 29]
| John's Testimony to Christ
|
|
|
| 3.23-36
|}


Those who mistakenly treat the Scriptures as if they were a philosophical textbook make the same kind of mistake as those who read the Scriptures as a scientific textbook.  It may well be that the Scriptural material can be used to inspire, illuminate, or modify philosophy, but that kind of argument must be made philosophically, not exegetically, i.e., by determining that there is a noticeable difference between an earlier and later meaning of words.
== Jesus' Ministry in Galilee ==


=== The Limits of Literalism ===
{| {{prettytable}}
'''It is a mistake to take all of the Scriptures literally.''''  No verse in the Sacred Scriptures says "every verse in the scriptures is to be taken literally." The literalist approach to the Scriptures comes from non-scriptural, PROTESTANT traditions (1517 AD) which may be inspired in part by Islam (622 AD).
|- valign="top"
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+4:12;Mark+1:14;Luke+4:14;John+4:1-3 30]
| The Journey into Galilee
| 4.12
| 1.14a
| 4.14a
| 4.1-3
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+4:4-42 31]
| The Discourse with the Woman of Samaria
|
|
|
| 4.4-42
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+4:13-17;Mark+1:14-15;Luke+4:14-15;John+4:43-46 32]
| Ministry in Galilee
| 4.13-17
| 1.14b-15
| 4.14b-15
| 4.43-46a
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:53-58;Mark+6:1-6;Luke+4:16-30 33]
| Jesus' Preaching at Nazareth
| 13.53-58
| 6.1-6a
| 4.16-30
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+4:18-22;Mark+1:16-20 34]
| The Call of the Disciples
| 4.18-22
| 1.16-20
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+1:21-22;Luke+4:31-32 35]
| Teaching in the Synagogue at Capernaum
|
| 1.21-22
| 4.31-32
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+1:23-28;Luke+4:33-37 36]
| The Healing of the Demoniac in the Synagogue
|
| 1.23-28
| 4.33-37
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:14-15;Mark+1:29-31;Luke+4:38-39 37]
| The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-law
| 8.14-15
| 1.29-31
| 4.38-39
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:16-17;Mark+1:32-34;Luke+4:40-41 38]
| The Sick Healed at Evening
| 8.16-17
| 1.32-34
| 4.40-41
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+1:35-38;Luke+4:42-43 39]
| Jesus Departs from Capernaurn
|
| 1.35-38
| 4.42-43
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+4:23;Mark+1:39;Luke+4:44 40]
| First Preaching Tour in Galilee
| 4.23
| 1.39
| 4.44
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+5:1-11 41]
| The Miraculous Draught of Fish
|
|
| 5.1-11
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:1-4;Mark+1:40-45;Luke+5:12-16 42]
| The Cleansing of the Leper
| 8.1-4
| 1.40-45
| 5.12-16
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:1-8;Mark+2:1-12;Luke+5:17-26;John+5:8-9 43]
| The Healing of the Paralytic
| 9.1-8
| 2.1-12
| 5.17-26
| 5.8-9a
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:9-13;Mark+2:13-17;Luke+5:27-32 44]
| The Call of Levi (Matthew)
| 9.9-13
| 2.13-17
| 5.27-32
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:14-17;Mark+2:18-22;Luke+5:33-39 45]
| The Question about Fasting
| 9.14-17
| 2.18-22
| 5.33-39
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:1-8;Mark+2:23-28;Luke+6:1-5 46]
| Plucking Grain on the Sabbath
| 12.1-8
| 2.23-28
| 6.1-5
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:9-14;Mark+3:1-6;Luke+6:6-11 47]
| The Man with the Withered Hand
| 12.9-14
| 3.1-6
| 6.6-11
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+4:24-25;Matthew+12:15-16;Mark+3:7-12;Luke+6:17-19 48]
| Jesus Heals Multitudes by the Sea
| 4.24-25<br>12.15-16
| 3.7-12
| 6.17-19
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:1-4;Mark+3:13-19;Luke+6:12-16 49]
| The Choosing of the Twelve
| 10.1-4
| 3.13-19
| 6.12-16
|
|}


'''Literalist view''': all of revelation is in the Scriptures and nowhere else.  But literalists disagree among themselves.  Neither of these two views is literally prescribed in the Scriptures:
== The Sermon on the Mount (According to Matthew) ==
* Anything not explicitly prohibited in Scripture is OK (e.g., Confirmation, sign of the Cross, vestments, candles, etc.)--Luther's approach.
* Anything not explicitly commanded by Scripture is not OK (e.g., Sunday worship)--Calvin's approach.


'''Catholic view''': Scriptures are part of Tradition, not the whole. Luther (1517) said that we know God "sola Scriptura"-- through the Scriptures alone. But that statement is not in the Scriptures; if the Scriptures are the sole source of truth, then it is false to claim that the Scriptures are the sole source of truth because that is not what the Scriptures say about themselves.
{| {{prettytable}}
|- valign="top"
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+4:24-5:2;Mark+3:7-13;Luke+6:17-20 50]
| Occasion of the Sermon
| 4.24-5.2
| 3.7-13 a
| 6.17-20a
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:3-12;Luke+6:20-23 51]
| The Beatitudes
| 5.3-12
|
| 6.20b-23
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:13;Mark+9:49-50;Luke+14:34-35 52]
| The Salt of the Earth
| 5.13
| 9.49-50
| 14.34-35
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:14-16;Mark+4:21;Luke+8:16 53]
| The Light of the World
| 5.14-16
| 4.21
| 8.16
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:17-20;Luke+16:16-17 54]
| On the Law and the Prophets
| 5.17-20
|
| 16.16-17
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:21-26;Luke+12:57-59 55]
| On Murder and Wrath
| 5.21-26
|
| 12.57-59
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:27-32;Mark+9:43-48;Luke+16:18 56]
| On Adultery and Divorce
| 5.27-32
| 9.43-48
| 16.18
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:33-37 57]
| On Oaths
| 5.33-37
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:38-42;Luke+6:29-30 58]
| On Retaliation
| 5.38-42
|
| 6.29-30
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:43-48;Luke+6:27-28;Luke+6:32-36 59]
| On Love of One's Enemies
| 5.43-48
|
| 6.27-28<br>6.32-36
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:1-4 60]
| On Almsgiving
| 6.1-4
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:5-6 61]
| On Prayer
| 6.5-6
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:7-15;Mark+11:25;Luke+11:1-4 62]
| The Lord's Prayer
| 6.7-15
| 11.25
| 11.1-4
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:16-18 63]
| On Fasting
| 6.16-18
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:19-21;Luke+12:33-34 64]
| On Treasures
| 6.19-21
|
| 12.33-34
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:22-23;Luke+11:34-36 65]
| The Sound Eye
| 6.22-23
|
| 11.34-36
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:24;Luke+16:13 66]
| On Serving Two Masters
| 6.24
|
| 16.13
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:25-34;Luke+12:22-32 67]
| On Anxiety
| 6.25-34
|
| 12.22-32
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:1-5;Mark+4:24-25;Luke+6:37-42 68]
| On Judging
| 7.1-5
| 4.24-25
| 6.37-42
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:6 69]
| On Profaning the Holy
| 7.6
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:7-11;Luke+11:9-13 70]
| God's Answering of Prayer
| 7.7-11
|
| 11.9-13
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:12;Luke+6:31 71]
| The Golden Rule
| 7.12
|
| 6.31
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:13-14;Luke+13:23-24 72]
| The Two Ways
| 7.13-14
|
| 13.23-24
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:15-20;Matthew+12:33-35;Luke+6:43-45 73]
| "By their Fruits"
| 7.15-20<br>12.33-35
|
| 6.43-45
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:21-23;Luke+6:46;Luke+13:25-27 74]
| "Saying Lord, Lord"
| 7.21-23
|
| 6.46<br>13.25-27
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:24-27;Luke+6:47-49 75]
| The House Built upon the Rock
| 7.24-27
|
| 6.47-49
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:28-29;Mark+1:21-22 76]
| The Effect of the Sermon
| 7.28-29
| 1.21-22
|
|
|}


Catholics believe is OK to [[demythologization|demythologize the Scriptures]]--in the sense that we recognize we do NOT have to treat myths as if they were history or science.  Bultmann (1884-1976) coined the term.  I think he went too far.  What he meant by "myth" was any supernatural act at all.  He thought all of the miracle stories were myths.  Cf. Nicene Creed (325 AD) for healthy demythologization.
== The Sermon on the Plain (According to Luke) ==


=== The Limits of Symbolism ===
{| {{prettytable}}
|- valign="top"
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+4:24-5:2;Mark+3:7-13;Luke+6:17-20 77]
| Occasion of the Sermon
| 4.24-5.2
| 3.7-13a
| 6.17-20a
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:3-12;Luke+6:20-23 78]
| The Beatitudes
| 5.3-12
|
| 6.20b-23
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+6:24-26 79]
| The Woes
|
|
| 6.24-26
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:38-48;Luke+6:27-36 80]
| On Love of One's Enemies
| 5.38-48
|
| 6.27-36
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:1-5;Mark+4:24-25;Luke+6:37-42 81]
| On Judging
| 7.1-5
| 4.24-25
| 6.37-42
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:15-20;Matthew+12:33-35;Luke+6:43-45 82]
| "By their Fruits"
| 7.15-20<br>12.33-35
|
| 6.43-45
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:21-27;Luke+6:46-49 83]
| The House Built upon the Rock
| 7.21-27
|
| 6.46-49
|
|}


'''It is a mistake to take all of the Scriptures symbolically.'''  From the presence of mythic, legendary, fictional, hyperbolic, poetic, non-scientific, non-historical material, some people make a hasty and unfair generalization: "If it's not all literally true, then none of it is trustworthy."  This is just as childish and simplistic as the literalist approach; in fact, it is the mirror image of literalism.  Both are based on a false understanding of the Scriptures.  Some parts of the Bible are meant to be taken literally; some parts are meant to be taken symbolically; some are undefined, and you can make of them what you will (as long as you stay within the bounds set by dogma, i.e, irreversible teachings of the Church).
== Jesus' Ministry in Galilee Continued ==


==== New Testament Re-interpretation of the Old Testament ====
{| {{prettytable}}
|- valign="top"
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:1-4;Mark+1:40-45;Luke+5:12-16 84]
| Cleansing of the Leper
| 8.1-4
| 1.40-45
| 5.12-16
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:5-13;Mark+7:30;Luke+7:1-10;Luke+13:28-29;John+4:46-54 85]
| The Centurion of Capernaum
| 8.5-13
| 7.30
| 7.1-10<br>13.28-29
| 4.46b-54
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+7:11-17 86]
| The Widow's Son at Nain
|
|
| 7.11-17
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:14-15;Mark+1:29-31;Luke+4:38-39 87]
| The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-law
| 8.14-15
| 1.29-31
| 4.38-39
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:16-17;Mark+1:32-34;Luke+4:40-41 88]
| The Sick Healed at Evening
| 8.16-17
| 1.32-34
| 4.40-41
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:18-22;Luke+9:57-62 89]
| On Following Jesus
| 8.18-22
|
| 9.57-62
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:23-27;Mark+4:35-41;Luke+8:22-25 90]
| Stilling the Storm
| 8.23-27
| 4.35-41
| 8.22-25
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:28-34;Mark+5:1-20;Luke+8:26-39 91]
| The Gadarene Demoniacs
| 8.28-34
| 5.1-20
| 8.26-39
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:1-8;Mark+2:1-12;Luke+5:17-26;John+5:8-9 92]
| The Healing of the Paralytic
| 9.1-8
| 2.1-12
| 5.17-26
| 5.8-9a
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:9-13;Mark+2:13-17;Luke+5:27-32 93]
| The Call of Levi (Matthew)
| 9.9-13
| 2.13-17
| 5.27-32
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:14-17;Mark+2:18-22;Luke+5:33-39 94]
| The Question about Fasting
| 9.14-17
| 2.18-22
| 5.33-39
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:18-26;Mark+5:21-43;Luke+8:40-56 95]
| Jairus' Daughter and the Woman with a Hemorrhage
| 9.18-26
| 5.21-43
| 8.40-56
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:27-31;Matthew+20:29-34;Mark+10:46-52;Luke+18:35-43 96]
| Two Blind Men
| 9.27-31<br>20.29-34
| 10.46-52
| 18.35-43
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:32-34;Matthew+12:22-24;Mark+3:22;Luke+11:14-15 97]
| The Dumb Demoniac
| 9.32-34<br>12.22-24
| 3.22
| 11.14-15
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:35-38;Mark+6:6;Mark+6:34;Luke+8:1;Luke+10:2 98]
| The Harvest is Great
| 9.35-38
| 6.6b<br>6.34
| 8.1<br>10.2
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:1-16;Mark+6:7;Mark+3:13-19;Mark+6:8-11;Luke+9:1;Luke+6:12-16;Luke+9:2-5;Luke+10:3 99]
| Commissioning the Twelve
| 10.1-16
| 6.7<br>3.13-19<br>6.8-11
| 9.1<br>6.12-16<br>9.2-5<br>10.3
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:17-25;Matthew+24:9-14;Mark+13:9-13;Luke+12:11-12;Luke+6:40;Luke+21:12-19;John+13:16 100]
| The Fate of the Disciples
| 10.17-25<br>24.9-14
| 13.9-13
| 12.11-12<br>6.40<br>21.12-19
| 13.16
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:26-33;Luke+12:2-9 101]
| Exhortation to Fearless Confession
| 10.26-33
|
| 12.2-9
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:34-36;Luke+12:51-53 102]
| Divisions within Households
| 10.34-36
|
| 12.51-53
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:37-39;Luke+14:25-27;Luke+17:33;John+12:25 103]
| Conditions of Discipleship
| 10.37-39
|
| 14.25-27<br>17.33
| 12.25
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:40-42;Mark+9:41;Luke+10:16;John+13:20 104]
| Rewards of Discipleship
| 10.40-42
| 9.41
| 10.16
| 13.20
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+11:1 105]
| Continuation of Journey
| 11.1
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+11:2-6;Luke+7:18-23 106]
| John the Baptist's Question and Jesus' Answer
| 11.2-6
|
| 7.18-23
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+11:7-19;Luke+7:24-35;Luke+16:16 107]
| Jesus' Witness concerning John
| 11.7-19
|
| 7.24-35<br>16.16
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+11:20-24;Luke+10:12-15 108]
| Woes Pronounced on Galilean Cities
| 11.20-24
|
| 10.12-15
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+11:25-27;Luke+10:21-22 109]
| Jesus' Thanksgiving to the Father
| 11.25-27
|
| 10.21-22
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+11:28-30 110]
| "Come unto Me"
| 11.28-30
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:1-8;Mark+2:23-28;Luke+6:1-5 111]
| Plucking Grain on the Sabbath
| 12.1-8
| 2.23-28
| 6.1-5
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:9-14;Mark+3:1-6;Luke+6:6-11 112]
| Healing the Withered Hand
| 12.9-14
| 3.1-6
| 6.6-11
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:15-21;Mark+3:7-12;Luke+6:17-19 113]
| Jesus Heals Multitudes by the Sea
| 12.15-21
| 3.7-12
| 6.17-19
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:6-13;Mark+14:3-9;Luke+7:36-50;John+12:1-8 114]
| The Woman with the Ointment
| 26.6-13
| 14.3-9
| 7.36-50
| 12.1-8
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+8:1-3 115]
| The Ministering Women
|
|
| 8.1-3
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+3:20-21 116]
| Jesus is Thought to be Beside Himself
|
| 3.20-21
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:22-30;Matthew+9:32-34;Mark+3:22-27;Luke+11:14-15;Luke+11:17-23 117]
| On Collusion with Satan
| 12.22-30<br>9.32-34
| 3.22-27
| 11.14-15<br>11.17-23
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:31-37;Matthew+7:16-20;Mark+3:28-30;Luke+12:10;Luke+6:43-45 118]
| The Sin against the Holy Spirit
| 12.31-37<br>7.16-20
| 3.28-30
| 12.10<br>6.43-45
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:38-42;Matthew+16:1-4;Mark+8:11-12;Luke+11:16;Luke+11:29-32 119]
| The Sign of Jonah
| 12.38-42<br>16.1-2a,4
| 8.11-12
| 11.16<br>11.29-32
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:43-45;Luke+11:24-26 120]
| The Return of the Evil Spirit
| 12.43-45
|
| 11.24-26
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:46-50;Mark+3:31-35;Luke+8:19-21;John+15:14 121]
| Jesus' True Kindred
| 12.46-50
| 3.31-35
| 8.19-21
| 15.14
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:1-9;Mark+4:1-9;Luke+8:4-8 122]
| The Parable of the Sower
| 13.1-9
| 4.1-9
| 8.4-8
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:10-17;Mark+4:10-12;Mark+4:25;Luke+8:9-10;Luke+8:18;Luke+10:23-24 123]
| The Reason for Speaking in Parables
| 13.10-17
| 4.10-12<br>4.25
| 8.9-10<br>8.18b<br>10.23-24
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:18-23;Mark+4:13-20;Luke+8:11-15 124]
| Interpretation of the Parable of the Sower
| 13.18-23
| 4.13-20
| 8.11-15
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:15;Matthew+10:26;Matthew+7:2;Matthew+13:12;Mark+4:21-25;Luke+8:16-18 125]
| "He who has Ears to Hear, Let him Hear"
| 5.15<br>10.26<br>7.2<br>13.12
| 4.21-25
| 8.16-18
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+4:26-29 126]
| The Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly
|
| 4.26-29
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:24-30 127]
| The Parable of the Tares
| 13.24-30
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:31-32;Mark+4:30-32;Luke+13:18-19 128]
| The Parable of the Mustard Seed
| 13.31-32
| 4.30-32
| 13.18-19
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:33;Luke+13:20-21 129]
| The Parable of the Leaven
| 13.33
|
| 13.20-21
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:34-35;Mark+4:33-34 130]
| Jesus' Use of Parables
| 13.34-35
| 4.33-34
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:36-43 131]
| Interpretation of the Parable of the Tares
| 13.36-43
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:44-46 132]
| The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and of the Pearl
| 13.44-46
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:47-50 133]
| The Parable of the Net
| 13.47-50
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:51-52 134]
| Treasures New and Old
| 13.51-52
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:46-50;Mark+3:31-35;Luke+8:19-21;John+15:14 135]
| Jesus' True Kindred
| 12.46-50
| 3.31-35
| 8.19-21
| 15.14
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:23-27;Mark+4:35-41;Luke+8:22-25 136]
| Stilling the Storm
| 8.23-27
| 4.35-41
| 8.22-25
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:28-34;Mark+5:1-20;Luke+8:26-39 137]
| The Gerasene Demoniac
| 8.28-34
| 5.1-20
| 8.26-39
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:18-26;Mark+5:21-43;Luke+8:40-56 138]
| Jairus' Daughter and the Woman with a Hemorrhage
| 9.18-26
| 5.21-43
| 8.40-56
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:53-58;Mark+6:1-6;Luke+4:16-30 139]
| Jesus is Rejected at Nazareth
| 13.53-58
| 6.1-6a
| 4.16-30
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+5:1 140]
| Second Journey (to Jerusalem)
|
|
|
| 5.1
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+5:2-47 141]
| The Healing at the Pool
|
|
|
| 5.2-47
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:35;Matthew+10:1;Matthew+10:7-11;Matthew+10:14;Mark+6:6-13;Luke+9:1-6 142]
| Commissioning the Twelve
| 9.35<br>10.1,7-11,14
| 6.6b-13
| 9.1-6
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+14:1-2;Mark+6:14-16;Luke+9:7-9 143]
| Opinions regarding Jesus
| 14.1-2
| 6.14-16
| 9.7-9
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+14:3-12;Mark+6:17-29;Luke+3:19-21 144]
| The Death of John the Baptist
| 14.3-12
| 6.17-29
| 3.19-20
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+6:30-31;Luke+9:10 145]
| The Return of the Apostles
|
| 6.30-31
| 9.10a
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+14:13-21;Mark+6:32-44;Luke+9:10-17;John+6:1-15 146]
| Five Thousand are Fed
| 14.13-21
| 6.32-44
| 9. 10b-17
| 6.1-15
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+14:22-33;Mark+6:45-52;John+6:16-21 147]
| The Walking on the Water
| 14.22-33
| 6.45-52
|
| 6.16-21
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+14:34-36;Mark+6:53-56;John+6:22-25 148]
| Healings at Gennesaret
| 14.34-36
| 6.53-56
|
| 6.22-25
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+6:26-59 149]
| The Bread of Life
|
|
|
| 6.26-59
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+15:1-20;Mark+7:1-23;Luke+11:37-41;Luke+6:39 150]
| Defilement - Traditional and Real
| 15.1-20
| 7.1-23
| 11.37-41<br>6.39
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+15:21-28;Mark+7:24-30 151]
| The Syrophoenician (Canaanite) Woman
| 15.21-28
| 7.24-30
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+15:29-31;Mark+7:31-37 152]
| Jesus Heals a Deaf Mute and Many Others
| 15.29-31
| 7.31-37
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+15:32-39;Mark+8:1-10 153]
| Four Thousand are Fed
| 15.32-39
| 8.1-10
|
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+16:1-4;Matthew+12:38-39;Mark+8:11-13;Luke+11:16;Luke+12:54-56;Luke+11:29 154]
| The Pharisees Seek a Sign
| 16.1-4<br>12.38-39
| 8.11-13
| 11.16<br>12.54-56<br>11.29
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+16:5-12;Mark+8:14-21;Luke+12:1 155]
| The Leaven of the Pharisees
| 16.5-12
| 8.14-21
| 12.1
|
|- valign="top"
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+8:22-26 156]
| A Blind Man is Healed at Bethsaida
|
| 8.22-26
|
|
|}


The Christian claim that the New Testament is the fulfillment of the Old Testament depends in large measure on analogical interpretation of the material in the OT.  I hazard a guess--that is to say, make another conjecture--that there aren't any NT quotations from the OT that depend solely on the literal interpretation of the text quoted.  (Once again, I'm too lazy to prove that this is or is not the case.)
== The Way to the Cross ==


==== Patristic Approach to the Scriptures ====
{| {{prettytable}}


:: "Adam ... is the type [τύπος] of the one who was to come" (Rom 5:12-14) .
|- valign="top"


The Typological (Analogical) Interpretation of the Scriptures: this is a common technique in both the OT and the NT. The authors notice similarities between earlier and later events or persons.  The earlier instance is interpreted the "type" or "antetype" or "prototype" of the later.  So, for example, Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Melchizedek, David, and other OT characters prefigure or foreshadow aspects of Jesus' life and ministry.  There is not a perfect fit from the old stories to the new, but it is "close enough for gummint work."  Through this analogical method of noticing suggestive similarities, passages get ripped out of their old context and applied to a new context; some of these scriptural uses of scripture are more persuasive than others.
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"


=== ''Catechism'': Four Senses of Scripture ===
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+6:60-66 157]
| Many Disciples Take Offense at Jesus
|
|
|
| 6.60-66
|- valign="top"


:; [http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s1c2a3.htm#115 The senses of Scripture]
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+16:13-20;Mark+8:27-30;Luke+9:18-21;John+6:67-71 158]
| Peter's Confession
| 16.13-20
| 8.27-30
| 9.18-21
| 6.67-71
|- valign="top"


:; 115
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+16:21-23;Mark+8:31-33;Luke+9:22 159]
| Jesus Foretells His Passion
| 16.21-23
| 8.31-33
| 9.22
|
|- valign="top"


:: According to an ancient tradition, one can distinguish between two senses of Scripture: the literal and the spiritual, the latter being subdivided into the allegorical, moral and anagogical senses. The profound concordance of the four senses guarantees all its richness to the living reading of Scripture in the Church.
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+16:24-28;Mark+8:34-9:1;Luke+9:23-27;John+12:25 160]
| &quot;If Any Man would Come after Me&quot;
| 16.24-28
| 8.34-9.1
| 9.23-27
| 12.25
|- valign="top"


:; 116
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+17:1-9;Mark+9:2-10;Luke+9:28-36 161]
| The Transfiguration
| 17.1-9
| 9.2-10
| 9.28-36
|
|- valign="top"


:: The '''literal sense''' is the meaning conveyed by the words of Scripture and discovered by exegesis, following the rules of sound interpretation: "All other senses of Sacred Scripture are based on the literal."<ref>St. Thomas Aquinas, STh I, 1, 10, ad I.</ref>
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+17:10-13;Mark+9:11-13 162]
| The Coming of Elijah
| 17.10-13
| 9.11-13
|
|
|- valign="top"


:; 117
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+17:14-21;Mark+9:14-29;Luke+9:37-43;Luke+17:6 163]
| Jesus Heals a Boy Possessed by a Spirit
| 17.14-21
| 9.14-29
| 9.37-43a<br />
17.6
|
|- valign="top"


:: The '''spiritual sense.''' Thanks to the unity of God's plan, not only the text of Scripture but also the realities and events about which it speaks can be signs.
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+17:22-23;Mark+9:30-32;Luke+9:43-45 164]
| Jesus Foretells His Passion again
| 17.22-23
| 9.30-32
| 9.43b-45
|
|- valign="top"


::: 1. The '''allegorical''' sense. We can acquire a more profound understanding of events by recognizing their significance in Christ; thus the crossing of the Red Sea is a sign or type of Christ's victory and also of Christian Baptism.<ref>Cf. 1 Cor 10:2.</ref>
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+17:24-27 165]
| Payment of the Temple Tax
| 17.24-27
|
|
|
|- valign="top"


::: 2. The '''moral''' sense. The events reported in Scripture ought to lead us to act justly. As St. Paul says, they were written "for our instruction".<ref>1 Cor 10:11; cf. Heb 3:1-4:11.</ref>
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:1-5;Mark+9:33-37;Luke+9:46-48;John+13:20 166]
| True Greatness
| 18.1-5
| 9.33-37
| 9.46-48
| 13.20
|- valign="top"


::: 3. The '''anagogical''' sense (Greek: ''anagoge'', "leading"). We can view realities and events in terms of their eternal significance, leading us toward our true homeland: thus the Church on earth is a sign of the heavenly Jerusalem.<ref>Cf. Rev 21:1-22:5.</ref>
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:42;Mark+9:38-41;Luke+9:49-50 167]
| The Strange Exorcist
| 10.42
| 9.38-41
| 9.49-50
|
|- valign="top"


:; 118
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:6-9;Matthew+5:13;Mark+9:42-50;Luke+17:1-2;Luke+14:34-35 168]
| Warnings concerning Temptations
| 18.6-9<br />
5.13
| 9.42-50
| 17.1-2<br />
14.34-35
|
|- valign="top"


:: A medieval couplet summarizes the significance of the four senses:
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:10-14;Luke+15:3-7 169]
| The Parable of the Lost Sheep
| 18.10-14
|
| 15.3-7
|
|- valign="top"


:::: The Letter speaks of deeds; Allegory to faith;
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:15-18;Luke+17:3 170]
:::: The Moral how to act; Anagogy our destiny.<ref>Lettera gesta docet, quid credas allegoria, moralis quid agas, quo tendas anagogia; Augustine of Dacia, ''Rotulus pugillaris,'' I: ed. A. Walz: Angelicum 6 (1929) 256.</ref>
| On Reproving One's Brother
| 18.15-18
|
| 17.3
| 20.23
|- valign="top"


:; 119
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:19-20 171]
| &quot;Where Two or Three are Gathered Together&quot;
| 18.19-20
|
|
|
|- valign="top"


:: "It is the task of '''exegetes''' ''[interpreters]'' to work, according to these rules, towards a better understanding and explanation of the meaning of Sacred Scripture in order that their research may help the Church to form a firmer judgment. For, of course, all that has been said about the manner of interpreting Scripture is ultimately '''subject to the judgment of the Church''' which exercises the divinely conferred commission and ministry of watching over and interpreting the Word of God."<ref>DV 12 § 3.</ref>
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:21-22;Luke+17:4 172]
| On Reconciliation
| 18.21-22
|
| 17.4
|
|- valign="top"


::: But I would not believe in the Gospel, had not the authority of the Catholic Church already moved me.<ref>t. Augustine, ''Contra epistolam Manichaei,'' 5,6:PL 42,176.</ref>
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:23-35 173]
| The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
| 18.23-35
|
|
|
|}


<div style="margin-left:4em">
== Last Journey to Jerusalem (According to Luke) ==
<references />
 
</div>
{| {{prettytable}}
 
|- valign="top"
 
! No.
! Pericope
! Matthew
! Mark
! Luke
! John
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+19:1-2;Mark+10:1;Luke+9:51 174]
| Decision to Go to Jerusalem
| 19.1-2
| 10.1
| 9.51
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+9:52-56 175]
| Jesus is Rejected by Samaritans
|
|
| 9.52-56
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+8:18-22;Luke+9:57-62 176]
| On Following Jesus
| 8.18-22
|
| 9.57-62
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+9:37-38;Matthew+10:7-16;Luke+10:1-12 177]
| Commissioning the Seventy
| 9.37-38<br />
10.7-16
|
| 10.1-12
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+11:20-24;Luke+10:13-15 178]
| Woes Pronounced on Galilaean Cities
| 11.20-24
|
| 10.13-15
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:40;Luke+10:16;John+13:20 179]
| &quot;He who Hears You, Hears Me&quot;
| 10.40
|
| 10.16
| 13.20
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+10:17-20 180]
| The Return of the Seventy
|
|
| 10.17-20
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+11:25-27;Matthew+13:16-17;Luke+10:21-24 181]
| Jesus' Thanksgiving to the Father, and the Blessedness of the Disciples
| 11.25-27<br />
13.16-17
|
| 10.21-24
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+22:34-40;Mark+12:28-34;Luke+10:25-28 182]
| The Lawyer's Question
| 22.34-40
| 12.28-34
| 10.25-28
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+10:29-37 183]
| The Parable of the Good Samaritan
|
|
| 10.29-37
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+10:38-42 184]
| Mary and Martha
|
|
| 10.38-42
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:9-13;Luke+11:1-4 185]
| The Lord's Prayer
| 6.9-13
|
| 11.1-4
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+11:5-8 186]
| The Importunate Friend at Midnight
|
|
| 11.5-8
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:7-11;Luke+11:9-13 187]
| Encouragement to Pray
| 7.7-11
|
| 11.9-13
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:22-30;Mark+3:22-27;Luke+11:14-23 188]
| The Beelzebub Controversy
| 12.22-30
| 3.22-27
| 11.14-23
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:43-45;Luke+11:24-26 189]
| The Return of the Evil Spirit
| 12.43-45
|
| 11.24-26
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+11:27-28 190]
| True Blessedness
|
|
| 11.27-28
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:38-42;Mark+8:11-12;Luke+11:29-32 191]
| The Sign of Jonah
| 12.38-42
| 8.11-12
| 11.29-32
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:15;Mark+4:21;Luke+11:33 192]
| Concerning Light
| 5.15
| 4.21
| 11.33
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:22-23;Luke+11:34-36 193]
| The Sound Eye
| 6.22-23
|
| 11.34-36
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+15:1-9;Mark+7:1-9;Luke+11:37-54 194]
| Discourses against the Pharisees and Lawyers
| 15.1-9
| 7.1-9
| 11.37-54
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+16:5-6;Mark+8:14-15;Luke+12:1 195]
| The Leaven of the Pharisees
| 16.5-6
| 8.14-15
| 12.1
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:26-33;Luke+12:2-9 196]
| Exhortation to Fearless Confession
| 10.26-33
|
| 12.2-9
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+12:31-32;Mark+3:28-30;Luke+12:10 197]
| The Sin against the Holy Spirit
| 12.31-32
| 3.28-30
| 12.10
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:19-20;Mark+13:11;Luke+12:11-12;Luke+21:14-15 198]
| The Assistance of the Holy Spirit
| 10.19-20
| 13.11
| 12.11-12<br />
21.14-15
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+12:13-15 199]
| Warning against Avarice
|
|
| 12.13-15
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+12:16-21 200]
| The Parable of the Rich Fool
|
|
| 12.16-21
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:25-34;Luke+12:22-32 201]
| Anxieties about Earthly Things
| 6.25-34
|
| 12.22-32
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:19-21;Luke+12:33-34 202]
| Treasures in Heaven
| 6.19-21
|
| 12.33-34
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:42-51;Luke+12:35-48 203]
| Watchfulness and Faithfulness
| 24.42-51
|
| 12.35-48
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:34-36;Luke+12:49-53 204]
| Division in Households
| 10.34-36
|
| 12.49-53
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+16:2-3;Luke+12:54-56 205]
| Interpreting the Times
| 16.2-3
|
| 12.54-56
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:25-26;Luke+12:57-59 206]
| Agreement with One's Accuser
| 5.25-26
|
| 12.57-59
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+13:1-9 207]
| Repentance or Destruction (the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree)
|
|
| 13.1-9
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+13:10-17 208]
| The Healing of the Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
|
|
| 13.10-17
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:31-32;Mark+4:30-32;Luke+13:18-19 209]
| The Parable of the Mustard Seed
| 13.31-32
| 4.30-32
| 13.18-19
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+13:33;Luke+13:20-21 210]
| The Parable of the Leaven
| 13.33
|
| 13.20-21
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+7:13-14;Matthew+7:22-23;Matthew+8:11-12;Matthew+19:30;Mark+10:31;Luke+13:22-30 211]
| Exclusion from the Kingdom
| 7.13-14<br />
7.22-23<br />
8.11-12<br />
19.30
| 10.31
| 13.22-30
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+13:31-33 212]
| A Warning against Herod
|
|
| 13.31-33
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+23:37-39;Luke+13:34-35 213]
| The Lament over Jerusalem
| 23.37-39
|
| 13.34-35
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+14:1-6 214]
| The Healing of the Man with Dropsy
|
|
| 14.1-6
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+14:7-14 215]
| Teaching on Humility
|
|
| 14.7-14
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+22:1-14;Luke+14:15-24 216]
| The Parable of the Great Supper
| 22.1-14
|
| 14.15-24
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:37-38;Luke+14:25-33 217]
| The Conditions of Discipleship
| 10.37-38
|
| 14.25-33
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+5:13;Mark+9:49-50;Luke+14:34-35 218]
| The Parable of Salt
| 5.13
| 9.49-50
| 14.34-35
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:12-14;Luke+15:1-7 219]
| The Parable of the Lost Sheep
| 18.12-14
|
| 15.1-7
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+15:8-10 220]
| The Parable of the Lost Coin
|
|
| 15.8-10
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+15:11-32 221]
| The Parable of the Prodigal Son
|
|
| 15.11-32
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+16:1-9 222]
| The Parable of the Unjust Steward
|
|
| 16.1-9
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+16:10-12 223]
| On Faithfulness in What is Least
|
|
| 16.10-12
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+6:24;Luke+16:13 224]
| On Serving Two Masters
| 6.24
|
| 16.13
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+16:14-15 225]
| The Pharisees Reproved
|
|
| 16.14-15
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+11:12-13;Matthew+5:18;Luke+16:16-17 226]
| Concerning the Law
| 11.12-13<br />
5.18
|
| 16.16-17
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+19:9;Mark+10:11-12;Luke+16:18 227]
| Concerning Divorce
| 19.9
| 10.11-12
| 16.18
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+16:19-31 228]
| The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
|
|
| 16.19-31
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:6-7;Mark+9:42;Luke+17:1-3 229]
| Warning against Offenses
| 18.6-7
| 9.42
| 17.1-3a
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:15;Luke+17:3-4 230]
| On Forgiveness
| 18.15
|
| 17.3b-4
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+17:19-21;Mark+9:28-29;Luke+17:5-6 231]
| On Faith
| 17.19-21
| 9.28-29
| 17.5-6
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+17:7-10 232]
| We are Unprofitable Servants
|
|
| 17.7-10
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+17:11-19 233]
| The Cleansing of the Ten Lepers
|
|
| 17.11-19
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+17:20-21 234]
| On the Coming of the Kingdom of God
|
|
| 17.20-21
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:23;Matthew+24:26-27;Matthew+24:37-39;Matthew+24:17-18;Matthew+10:39;Matthew+24:40-41;Matthew+24:28;Mark+13:19-23;Mark+13:14-16;Luke+17:22-37;John+12:25 235]
| The Day of the Son of Man
| 24.23<br />
24.26-27<br />
24.37-39<br />
24.17-18<br />
10.39<br />
24.40-41<br />
24.28
| 13.19-23<br />
13.14-16
| 17.22-37
| 12.25
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+18:1-8 236]
| The Parable of the Unjust Judge
|
|
| 18.1-8
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+18:9-14 237]
| The Pharisee and the Publican
|
|
| 18.9-14
|
|}
 
== Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles (According to John) ==
 
{| {{prettytable}}
 
|- valign="top"
 
| No.
| Pericope
| Matthew
| Mark
| Luke
| John
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+7:1-9 238]
| Jesus Remains in Galilee
|
|
|
| 7.1-9
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+7:10-13 239]
| Journey to Jerusalem in Secret
|
|
|
| 7.10-13
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+7:14-39 240]
| Teaching in the Temple
|
|
|
| 7.14-39
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+7:40-52 241]
| Division among the People regarding Jesus
|
|
|
| 7.40-52
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+7:53-8:11 242]
| The Woman Caught in Adultery
|
|
|
| 7.53-8.11
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+8:12-20 243]
| &quot;I am the Light of the World&quot;
|
|
|
| 8.12-20
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+8:21-29 244]
| Discussion with the Jews
|
|
|
| 8.21-29
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+8:30-36 245]
| &quot;The Truth will Make You Free&quot;
|
|
|
| 8.30-36
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+8:37-47 246]
| Children of the Devil
|
|
|
| 8.37-47
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+8:48-59 247]
| &quot;Before Abraham was, I am&quot;
|
|
|
| 8.48-59
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+9:1-41 248]
| Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind
|
|
|
| 9.1-41
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+10:1-18 249]
| &quot;I am the Good Shepherd&quot;
|
|
|
| 10.1-18
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+10:19-21 250]
| Division among the Jews again
|
|
|
| 10.19-21
|}
 
== The Ministry in Judea ==
 
{| {{prettytable}}
 
|- valign="top"
 
| No.
| Pericope
| Matthew
| Mark
| Luke
| John
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+19:1-2;Mark+10:1;Luke+9:51 251]
| Departure to Judea
| 19.1-2
| 10.1
| 9.51
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+19:3-12;Mark+10:2-12;Luke+16:18 252]
| On Divorce and Celibacy
| 19.3-12
| 10.2-12
| 16.18
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+19:13-15;Mark+10:13-16;Luke+18:15-17 253]
| Jesus Blesses the Children
| 19.13-15
| 10.13-16
| 18.15-17
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+19:16-22;Mark+10:17-22;Luke+18:18-23 254]
| The Rich Young Man
| 19.16-22
| 10.17-22
| 18.18-23
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+19:23-30;Mark+10:23-31;Luke+18:24-30;Luke+22:28-30 255]
| On Riches and the Rewards of Discipleship
| 19.23-30
| 10.23-31
| 18.24-30<br />
22.28-30
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+20:1-16;Mark+10:31;Luke+13:30 256]
| The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard
| 20.1-16
| 10.31
| 13.30
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+10:22-39 257]
| Jesus at the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem
|
|
|
| 10.22-39
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+10:40-42 258]
| Jesus Withdraws across the Jordan
|
|
|
| 10.40-42
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+11:1-44 259]
| The Raising of Lazarus
|
|
|
| 11.1-44
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+11:45-53 260]
| The Chief Priests and Pharisees Take Counsel against Jesus
|
|
|
| 11.45-53
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+11:54-57 261]
| Jesus Retires to Ephraim
|
|
|
| 11.54-57
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+20:17-19;Mark+10:32-34;Luke+18:31-34 262]
| The Third Prediction of the Passion
| 20.17-19
| 10.32-34
| 18.31-34
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+20:20-28;Mark+10:35-45;Luke+22:24-27 263]
| The Sons of Zebedee; Precedence among the Disciples
| 20.20-28
| 10.35-45
| 22.24-27
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+20:29-34;Matthew+9:27-31;Mark+10:46-52;Luke+18:35-43 264]
| The Healing of the Blind Men (Bartimaeus)
| 20.29-34<br />
9.27-31
| 10.46-52
| 18.35-43
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+18:11;Luke+19:1-10 265]
| Zacchaeus
| 18.11
|
| 19.1-10
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+25:14-30;Mark+13:34;Luke+19:11-27 266]
| The Parable of the Pounds
| 25.14-30
| 13.34
| 19.11-27
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:6-13;Mark+14:3-9;Luke+7:36-50;John+12:1-8 267]
| The Anointing at Bethany
| 26.6-13
| 14.3-9
| 7.36-50
| 12.1-8
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+12:9-11 268]
| The Plot against Lazarus
|
|
|
| 12.9-11
|}
 
== The Final Ministry in Jerusalem ==
 
{| {{prettytable}}
 
|- valign="top"
 
| No.
| Pericope
| Matthew
| Mark
| Luke
| John
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+21:1-9;Mark+11:1-10;Luke+19:28-40;John+12:12-19 269]
| The Triumphal Entry
| 21.1-9
| 11.1-10
| 19.28-40
| 12.12-19
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+19:41-44 270]
| Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem
|
|
| 19.41-44
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+21:10-17;Mark+11:11;Mark+11:15-17;Luke+19:45-46 271]
| Jesus in Jerusalem (Cleansing the Temple), Return to Bethany
| 21.10-17
| 11.11<br />
11.15-17
| 19.45-46
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+21:18-19;Mark+11:12-14 272]
| The Cursing of the Fig Tree
| 21.18-19
| 11.12-14
|
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+21:12-13;Mark+11:15-17;Luke+19:45-46;John+2:13-17 273]
| The Cleansing of the Temple
| 21.12-13
| 11.15-17
| 19.45-46
| 2.13-17
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+11:18-19;Luke+19:47-48 274]
| The Chief Priests and Scribes Conspire against Jesus
|
| 11.18-19
| 19.47-48
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+21:20-22;Matthew+6:14-15;Mark+11:20-26 275]
| The Fig Tree is Withered
| 21.20-22<br />
6.14-15
| 11.20-26
|
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+21:23-27;Mark+11:27-33;Luke+20:1-8 276]
| The Question about Authority
| 21.23-27
| 11.27-33
| 20.1-8
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+21:28-32 277]
| The Parable of the Two Sons
| 21.28-32
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+21:33-46;Mark+12:1-12;Luke+20:9-19 278]
| The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen
| 21.33-46
| 12.1-12
| 20.9-19
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+22:1-14;Luke+14:15-24 279]
| The Parable of the Great Supper
| 22.1-14
|
| 14.15-24
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+22:15-22;Mark+12:13-17;Luke+20:20-26 280]
| On Paying Tribute to Caesar
| 22.15-22
| 12.13-17
| 20.20-26
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+22:23-33;Mark+12:18-27;Luke+20:27-40 281]
| The Question about the Resurrection
| 22.23-33
| 12.18-27
| 20.27-40
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+22:34-40;Mark+12:28-34;Luke+10:25-28 282]
| The Great Commandment
| 22.34-40
| 12.28-34
| 10.25-28
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+22:41-46;Mark+12:35-37;Luke+20:41-44 283]
| The Question about David's Son
| 22.41-46
| 12.35-37a
| 20.41-44
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+23:1-36;Mark+12:37-40;Luke+20:45-47 284]
| Woe to the Scribes and Pharisees
| 23.1-36
| 12.37b-40
| 20.45-47
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+23:37-39;Luke+13:34-35 285]
| Jesus' Lament over Jerusalem
| 23.37-39
|
| 13.34-35
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+12:41-44;Luke+21:1-4 286]
| The Widow's Mite
|
| 12.41-44
| 21.1-4
|
|}
 
== The Olivet Discourse ==
 
{| {{prettytable}}
 
|- valign="top"
 
| No.
| Pericope
| Matthew
| Mark
| Luke
| John
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:1-2;Mark+13:1-2;Luke+21:5-6 287]
| Prediction of the Destruction of the Temple
| 24.1-2
| 13.1-2
| 21.5-6
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:3-8;Mark+13:3-8;Luke+21:7-11 288]
| Signs before the End
| 24.3-8
| 13.3-8
| 21.7-11
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:9-14;Matthew+10:17-22;Mark+13:9-13;Luke+21:12-19;Luke+12:11-12 289]
| Persecutions Foretold
| 24.9-14<br />
10.17-22a
| 13.9-13
| 21.12-19<br />
12.11-12
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:15-22;Mark+13:14-20;Luke+21:20-24 290]
| The Desolating Sacrilege
| 24.15-22
| 13.14-20
| 21.20-24
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:23-28;Mark+13:21-23;Luke+17:23-24;Luke+17:37 291]
| False Christs and False Prophets
| 24.23-28
| 13.21-23
| 17.23-24<br />
17.37b
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:29-31;Mark+13:24-27;Luke+21:25-28 292]
| The Coming of the Son of Man
| 24.29-31
| 13.24-27
| 21.25-28
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:32-36;Mark+13:28-32;Luke+21:29-33 293]
| The Time of the Coming: the Parable of the Fig Tree
| 24.32-36
| 13.28-32
| 21.29-33
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+25:13-15;Matthew+24:42;Mark+13:33-37;Luke+19:12-13;Luke+12:40 294]
| Conclusion: &quot;Take Heed, Watch!&quot; (According to Mark)
| 25.13-15<br />
24.42
| 13.33-37
| 19.12-13<br />
12.40
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+21:34-36 295]
| Conclusion: &quot;Take Heed, Watch!&quot; (According to Luke)
|
|
| 21.34-36
|
|}
 
== Conclusion of the Account before the Passion ==
 
{| {{prettytable}}
 
|- valign="top"
 
| No.
| Pericope
| Matthew
| Mark
| Luke
| John
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:37-44;Mark+13:35;Luke+17:26-36;Luke+12:39-40 296]
| The Parable of the Flood and Exhortation to Watchfulness
| 24.37-44
| 13.35
| 17.26-36<br />
12.39-40
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+24:45-51;Luke+12:41-46 297]
| The Parable of the Good Servant and the Wicked Servant
| 24.45-51
|
| 12.41-46
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+25:1-13 298]
| The Parable of the Ten Virgins
| 25.1-13
|
|
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+25:14-30;Mark+13:34;Luke+19:11-27 299]
| The Parable of the Talents
| 25.14-30
| 13.34
| 19.11-27
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+25:31-46;John+5:29 300]
| The Last Judgment
| 25.31-46
|
|
| 5.29
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+21:37-38 301]
| The Ministry of Jesus in Jerusalem
|
|
| 21.37-38
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+12:20-36 302]
| Greeks Seek Jesus; Discourse on His Death
|
|
|
| 12.20-36
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+12:37-43 303]
| The Unbelief of the People
|
|
|
| 12.37-43
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+12:44-50 304]
| Judgment by the Word
|
|
|
| 12.44-50
|}
 
== The Passion Narrative ==
 
{| {{prettytable}}
 
|- valign="top"
 
| No.
| Pericope
| Matthew
| Mark
| Luke
| John
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:1-5;Mark+14:1-2;Luke+22:1-2 305]
| Jesus' Death is Premeditated
| 26.1-5
| 14.1-2
| 22.1-2
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:6-13;Mark+14:3-9;Luke+7:36-50;John+12:1-8 306]
| The Anointing in Bethany
| 26.6-13
| 14.3-9
| 7.36-50
| 12.1-8
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:14-16;Mark+14:10-11;Luke+22:3-6 307]
| The Betrayal by Judas
| 26.14-16
| 14.10-11
| 22.3-6
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:17-20;Mark+14:12-17;Luke+22:7-14 308]
| Preparation for the Passover
| 26.17-20
| 14.12-17
| 22.7-14
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+10:24;Matthew+10:40;Luke+6:40;John+13:1-20 309]
| Washing the Disciples' Feet
| 10.24<br />
10.40
|
| 6.40
| 13.1-20
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:21-25;Mark+14:18-21;Luke+22:21-23;John+13:21-30 310]
| Jesus Foretells His Betrayal
| 26.21-25
| 14.18-21
| 22.21-23
| 13.21-30
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:26-29;Mark+14:22-25;Luke+22:15-20 311]
| The Last Supper
| 26.26-29
| 14.22-25
| 22.15-20
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:21-25;Mark+14:18-21;Luke+22:21-23;John+13:21-30 312]
| Jesus Foretells His Betrayal
| 26.21-25
| 14.18-21
| 22.21-23
| 13.21-30
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+20:24-28;Matthew+19:28;Mark+10:41-45;Luke+22:24-30 313]
| Precedence among the Disciples and the Reward of Discipleship
| 20.24-28<br />
19.28
| 10.41-45
| 22.24-30
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+13:31-35 314]
| The New Commandment of Love
|
|
|
| 13.31-35
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:30-35;Mark+14:26-31;Luke+22:31-34;John+13:36-38 315]
| Peter's Denial Predicted
| 26.30-35
| 14.26-31
| 22.31-34
| 13.36-38
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+22:35-38 316]
| The Two Swords
|
|
| 22.35-38
|
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+14:1-14 317]
| &quot;Let Not Your Hearts be Troubled&quot;
|
|
|
| 14.1-14
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+14:15-26 318]
| The Promise of the Paraclete
|
|
|
| 14.15-26
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+14:27-31 319]
| The Gift of Peace
|
|
|
| 14.27-31
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+15:1-8 320]
| Jesus the True Vine
|
|
|
| 15.1-8
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+15:9-17 321]
| &quot;Abide in My Love&quot;
|
|
|
| 15.9-17
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+15:18-25 322]
| The World's Hatred
|
|
|
| 15.18-25
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+15:26-27 323]
| The Witness of the Paraclete
|
|
|
| 15.26-27
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+16:1-4 324]
| On Persecutions
|
|
|
| 16.1-4
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+16:5-15 325]
| The Work of the Paraclete
|
|
|
| 16.5-15
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+16:16-22 326]
| Sorrow Turned to Joy
|
|
|
| 16.16-22
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+16:23-28 327]
| Prayer in the Name of Jesus
|
|
|
| 16.23-28
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+16:29-33 328]
| Prediction of the Disciples' Flight
|
|
|
| 16.29-33
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+17:1-26 329]
| The Intercessory Prayer
|
|
|
| 17.1-26
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:36-46;Mark+14:32-42;Luke+22:39-46;John+18:1;John+12:27 330]
| Gethsemane
| 26.36-46
| 14.32-42
| 22.39-46
| 18.1<br />
12.27
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:47-56;Mark+14:43-52;Luke+22:47-53;John+18:2-12 331]
| Jesus Arrested
| 26.47-56
| 14.43-52
| 22.47-53
| 18.2-12
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:57-68;Mark+14:53-65;Luke+22:54-71;John+18:13-24 332]
| Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Peter's Denial)
| 26.57-68
| 14.53-65
| 22.54-71
| 18.13-24
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+26:69-75;Mark+14:66-72;Luke+22:56-62;John+18:25-27 333]
| Peter's Denial
| 26.69-75
| 14.66-72
| 22.56-62
| 18.25-27
|- valign="top"
 
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:1-2;Mark+15:1;Luke+23:1;John+18:28 334]
| Jesus Delivered to Pilate
| 27.1-2
| 15.1
| 23.1
| 18.28
|- valign="top"


=== Dealing with Differences ===
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:3-10 335]
| The Death of Judas
| 27.3-10
|
|
|
|- valign="top"


'''Some differences make a difference; some differences make no difference.'''
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:11-14;Mark+15:2-5;Luke+23:2-5;John+18:29-38 336]
| The Trial before Pilate
| 27.11-14
| 15.2-5
| 23.2-5
| 18.29-38
|- valign="top"


I don't care about the differences between Genesis 1 & 2, Mt & Lk, the synoptics & John, or the Resurrection Narratives.  They all agree on core truths: God made ALL things; all that God made is good; God is the author of sexuality and marriage; Jesus is God, the Son; Jesus is the Christ; Jesus died and rose for our salvation; Jesus is Lord.
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+23:6-12 337]
| Jesus before Herod
|
|
| 23.6-12
|
|- valign="top"


The hateful sentence (''don't write like this in formal essays!''):
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+23:13-16 338]
| Pilate Declares Jesus Innocent
|
|
| 23.13-16
|
|- valign="top"


The Sacred Scriptures were written
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:15-23;Mark+15:6-14;Luke+23:17-23;John+18:39-40 339]
* at different times
| Jesus or Barabbas?
* in different places
| 27.15-23
* by different people
| 15.6-14
* in different languages (Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic)
| 23.17-23
* using different literary techniques (different genres or forms of writing)
| 18.39-40
* for different audiences
|- valign="top"
* addressing different concerns
* expressing the same faith
* under the inspiration of one and the same God.


=== Limits of private interpretation ===
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:28-31;Mark+15:17-20;John+19:1-15 340]
| &quot;Behold the Man!&quot;
| 27.28-31a
| 15.17-20a
|
| 19.1-15
|- valign="top"


<div class="hang">
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:24-26;Mark+15:15;Luke+23:24-25;John+19:16 341]
<sup class="versenum">19</sup> Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
| Pilate Delivers Jesus to be Crucified
| 27.24-26
| 15.15
| 23.24-25
| 19.16
|- valign="top"


<sup class="versenum">20</sup> Know this first of all, that '''there is no prophecy of scripture that is a matter of personal interpretation,'''
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:27-31;Mark+15:16-20;John+19:2-3 342]
| Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers
| 27.27-31a
| 15.16-20a
|
| 19.2-3
|- valign="top"


<sup class="versenum">21</sup> for no prophecy ever came through human will; but rather human beings moved by the holy Spirit spoke under the influence of God.  
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:31-32;Mark+15:20-21;Luke+23:26-32;John+19:17 343]
</div>
| The Road to Golgotha
| 27.31b-32
| 15.20b-21
| 23.26-32
| 19.17
|- valign="top"


:; [http://www.ncregister.com/blog/pat-archbold/the-anglican-way-porn-and-gays/ "The Anglican Way: Porn and Gays."]
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:33-37;Mark+15:22-26;Luke+23:33-34;John+19:17-27 344]
| The Crucifixion
| 27.33-37
| 15.22-26
| 23.33-34
| 19.17b-27
|- valign="top"


:: "The Anglican Communion is dead as is every other Christian sect that rejects the magisterium. When you reject your moorings, you have no choice but to drift. It's not that complicated, even in the real world."
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:38-43;Mark+15:27-32;Luke+23:35-38 345]
| Jesus Derided on the Cross
| 27.38-43
| 15.27-32a
| 23.35-38
|
|- valign="top"


=== Textual Criticism ===
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:44;Mark+15:32;Luke+23:39-43 346]
Conflicting Texts: textual critics study the Sacred Scriptures word-by-word. They catalogue all of the differences between the manuscripts. These textual difficulties affect perhaps 10% of the Scriptures at most.  These are the texts that are hard or impossible to translate.
| The Two Thieves
| 27.44
| 15.32b
| 23.39-43
|
|- valign="top"


=== Form Criticism ===
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:45-54;Mark+15:33-39;Luke+23:44-48;John+19:28-30 347]
In order to read (interpret) a passage correctly, we must recognize the form of writing (or ''genre'') used by the author.  
| The Death of Jesus
| 27.45-54
| 15.33-39
| 23.44-48
| 19.28-30
|- valign="top"


It is a mistake to take passages literally that were intended to be interpreted figuratively (e.g., "Let the dead bury the dead").
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:55-56;Mark+15:40-41;Luke+23:49;John+19:25-27 348]
| Witnesses of the Crucifixion
| 27.55-56
| 15.40-41
| 23.49
| 19.25-27
|- valign="top"


It is a mistake to take passages figuratively that were intended to be taken literally (e.g., "This is my Body").
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+19:31-37 349]
| Jesus' Side Pierced
|
|
|
| 19.31-37
|- valign="top"


=== Narrative Criticism ===
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:57-61;Mark+15:42-47;Luke+23:50-56;John+19:38-42 350]
| The Burial of Jesus
| 27.57-61
| 15.42-47
| 23.50-56
| 19.38-42
|- valign="top"


Conflicting Stories: These conflicts are at the literal level. They deal with the journalists' questions which define the basic elements of the plot: who, what, when, where, how, and why.
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+27:62-66 351]
* Two stories of Creation (Gen 1 & 2)
| The Guard at the Tomb
* Two flood stories tangled together (Gen 6-8)
| 27.62-66
* Infancy Narratives (Mt & Lk)
|
* Jesus' Public Ministry--synoptics (Mt, Mk, Lk) vs. John
|
* Synoptic Problem: How can three gospels so much alike (compared to John) be so different from each other?
|
* Passion Narratives
|}
* Resurrection Narratives
* Multiple versions of Paul's conversion (his letters; Acts)
* Conflicting canons of the OT--TNK vs. LXX


=== Moleski's Diverse Duplicate Conjecture (DDC) ===
== The Resurrection ==
'''''Whenever the same story is told more than once in the Scriptures, there are differences between the versions.'''''  This is a conjecture rather than a theorem because I'm too lazy to prove or disprove it.  I would have to read the whole Bible, chart all of the repeated stories, then show the differences between the versions.  That's a lot of work, and "work" is a four-letter word.  If you find a story in the Scriptures told more than once in exactly the same way, please [mailto:moleski@canisius.edu let me know.]


=== Accepting Unanswerable Questions ===
  {| {{prettytable}}
Some questions have no satisfactory answer. The Sacred Scriptures raise many questions that the texts themselves do not answer.  The Church does NOT know everything about everything; it only knows what God has revealed in the deposit of faith. For many questions, the proper answer is "Only Heaven knows--we don't know."


=== Seeking the Right Kind of Truth ===
|- valign="top"


'''A story need not be true to be true.'''
| No.
| Pericope
| Matthew
| Mark
| Luke
| John
|- valign="top"


A story need not be true (as history or science) to be true (theologically): "All Scripture is inspired by God to reveal those truths necessary to salvation" (Vatican II, DV 11). As Cardinal Baronius said in the days of Galileo, the Scriptures are "intended to teach us how to go to heaven, not how the heavens go."
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+28:1-8;Mark+16:1-8;Luke+24:1-12;John+20:1-13 352]
| The Women at the Tomb
| 28.1-8
| 16.1-8
| 24.1-12
| 20.1-13
|- valign="top"


=== Interpreting God's Anger ===
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+28:9-10;Mark+16:9-11;Luke+24:10-11;John+20:14-18 353]
Wherever God appears angry, I suggest that:
| Jesus Appears to the Women
* God's anger is always reasonable.  His wrath is always directed at people who deserve to be rebuked (sinful Israel, the enemies of Israel, sinful Christians, the enemies of Christians). God is perfectly just.
| 28.9-10
* God's anger is always a function of His love for His People.  God reveals our sins only so that He can destroy that which would destroy us.  God is love (1 Jn 4:8).
| 16.9-11
* God's mercy allows us to make reparation (amends) for our sins.  God does not cancel the debt; He provides everything we need to pay it in full.  Those whom we have injured have a right to expect reparation, just as we do when we are the injured party. God forgives our sins and requires that we make reparation for them--only then will we be reconciled to those whom we hurt.  We understand this perfectly well when we are the injured party; we resist this when we are the guilty party.
| 24.10-11
| 20.14-18
|- valign="top"


== Interaction with Theology ==
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+28:11-15 354]
Higher-Level Issues--problems in *hermeneutics:  What do the Scriptures really MEAN?  What did they MEAN to the original authors and audiences?  What do they MEAN today?  What does God MEAN by them?  How do we know what they MEAN?
| The Report of the Guard
* Competing theologies of the Israelites: angelology, demonology, theological anthropology (Scriptural views of humanity), theology of evil, theology of life and death, covenant theologies, interpretations of sacred history, [[apocalypticism]], theodicies (theologies of evil), etc.
| 28.11-15
* Radical re-interpretation of the OT (TNK/LXX) by the NT.
|
* OT unitarian concept of God vs. Trinitarian interpretation of the NT.
|
* Sundry Christologies (theories about Jesus) in the NT.
|
* Various conjectures about Atonement (Why did Jesus have to suffer and die?  Why do believers have to suffer and die?).
|- valign="top"
* Different versions of Christian apocalypticism (the Rapture, millenarianism, Second Coming [Advent]).
* Competing prescriptions for how to read (interpret, exegete) the Scriptures.


*Hermeneutics: the study of principles of interpretation (part of theology, philosophy, aesthetics, cognitive psychology, AI research in computer science, etc.) or (perhaps) "the science of meaning."  The word comes from the Greek word for "interpreter" which, in turn, is related to Hermes, the messenger-God (and a prankster and thief).
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+16:12-13;Luke+24:13-35 355]
| Jesus Appears to Two on the Way to Emmaus
|
| 16.12-13
| 24.13-35
|
|- valign="top"


== Questions and Answers ==
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Luke+24:36-43;John+20:19-23 356]
| Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Thomas being Absent)
|
|
| 24.36-43
| 20.19-23
|- valign="top"


'''What do you think of [http://hprweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=244&Itemid=63 this essay], particularly its assertion that dogma is more certain than Scripture study?'''
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+20:24-29 357]
<blockquote>
| Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Thomas being Present)
The dogmas of the Church largely amount to solemn definitions of how we are to read and interpret the Scriptures. There are vast number of problems in the Scripture about which we have no certitude.  A few easy examples:
|
|
|
| 20.24-29
|- valign="top"


* Joseph and Mary's home town (Mt: Bethlehem, Lk: Nazareth).
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+16:14-18 358]
* The Last Supper (Mt, Mk, Lk: the Passover meal; Jn: the day before Preparation Day).
| Jesus Appears to the Eleven While They Sit at Table
* Date of Jesus' death (Mt, Mk, Lk: the day after Passover; Jn: Preparation Day).
|
* Divinity of the Holy Spirit (the evidence in Scripture is very weak and easily controverted).
| 16.14-18
</blockquote>
|
|
|- valign="top"


| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+28:16-20 359]
| Jesus Appears to the Eleven on a Mountain in Galilee
| 28.16-20
|
|
|
|- valign="top"


'''Are there any orthodox biblical scholars you would recommend?'''
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+21:1-14 360]
| Jesus Appears to His Disciples by the Sea of Tiberias
|
|
|
| 21.1-14
|- valign="top"


<blockquote>
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=1Corinthians+15:3-8 361]
Francis Martin is magnificent.
| Paul's Account of the Appearances of Jesus
|
| 1 Cor. 15.3-8
|
|
|}


Anything from Ignatius Press is reliably orthodox.
== The Endings of the Gospels ==
</blockquote>


{| {{prettytable}}


'''In online reading and discussions, I have noticed that ''sola scriptura''  soon becomes ''sola philologica'' and ''solus doctor''.  That is, an  approach of "Scripture alone" really means that historians and linguists  (with their passing, debatable theories) determine the content of the  Christian faith.'''
|- valign="top"


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Yes.
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| Luke
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| The Shorter Ending of Mark
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'''Many Protestants seem to still use a "magisterium" of  sorts, but one which is not really acknowledged and which, despite its  huge role in determining Protestant doctrine, formally claims no  infallibility.'''
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+16:9-20 363]
| The Longer Ending of Mark
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| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Matthew+28:16-20 364]
All Protestants are self-referentially inconsistent.  They maintain many of the Church's authoritative teachings while authoritatively  denying the authority of the Church to teach authoritatively.
| The Ending of Matthew: The Great Commission
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In principle, all Protestants are their own pope. That's why non-denominationalism and churchless "spirituality" are so popular today. People are drawing out the logical conclusion of "private judgment."
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=Mark+16:15;Mark+16:19;Luke+24:44-53 365]
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| The Ending of Luke: Jesus' Last Words and Ascension
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| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+20:30-31 366]
| The Ending of John
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'''It's funny how, when I've challenged Calvinists online concerning the  canon (e.g. "How do you know, for certain, that Romans is divinely  revealed?"), they quickly resort to a kind of fideism, quoting things  like John 10:27 ("My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they  follow me.") which /any/ Christian group could cite if they didn't want  to have an argument.  It's basically an appeal to one's own election.'''
| [http://www.biblegateway.com/bible?language=english&amp;version=ASV&amp;passage=John+21:1-25 367]
| The Appendix to John: Jesus at the Sea of Tiberias.
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The shorter ending of Mark: Several witnesses, including four uncial Greek manuscripts of the seventh, eighth, and ninth centuries (L &Psi; 099 0112), as well as Old Latin k, the margin of the Harclean Syriac, several Sahidic and Bohairic manuscripts, and not a few Ethiopic manuscripts, continue after verse 8 as follows (with trifling variations):
Yes.  You could also call it a form of gnosticism: people claim to just "know" that the Scriptures are the word of God, without acknowledging that this faith is dependent on the teaching authority of the Catholic Church.
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:: But they reported briefly to Peter and those with him all that they had been told. And after this Jesus himself sent out by means of them, from east to west, the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.


'''I've read that the French Oratorian Richard Simon began his Old Testament research as an apologetic effort against Protestantism.  He argued that, on a textual level, the differences in the Bible (e.g.  Masoretic text vs. Septuagint, different readings of the same verses,  vagaries in our knowledge of the Hebrew language) meant that sola  scriptura was impossible in practice.'''
All of these witnesses except it<sup>k</sup> also continue with verses 9-20.


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== Introduction to this wiki version ==
I think he's right.


Note, too, that "sola scriptura" is a non-scriptural doctrine.
I love two books that I was assigned to use in my scripture studies at Regis College, University of Toronto: ''Gospel Parallels'' and ''Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorum.''  I have marked up my copies extensively over the years as I have struggled with the beautiful, if sometimes baffling, differences between the four portraits of Jesus provided by the evangelists under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.


If it is true that all doctrine must come from a literal reading of the Scriptures, then "sola scriptura" is false.
On 14 December 2016, the feast of St. John of the Cross, the happy thought struck me that there might be a version of the gospel parallels available online.  [http://www.bible-researcher.com/parallels.html There is!]


The basic divide in Protestant interpretation of the Scriptures began with the issue of whether any innovations not explicitly prohibited by the Scriptures were acceptable (e.g., the seven sacraments and the liturgical celebration of them). That was Luther's view.  The Calvinists said that anything not explicitly commanded by Scripture is unacceptable; hence the reduction of the sacraments to two (Baptism and Eucharist) and the radical reduction of the liturgy to its bare essentials.
I prefer the wiki format to HTML, and I wanted to have a version online that I could begin to mark up to my own taste and for my own purposes.  I have produced this initial version in the space of a couple of hours. I hope, eventually, to make live links to each of the bible passages to the [http://usccb.org/bible/ USCCB edition of the ''New American Bible Revised Edition'' (NABRE).] I have kept the original author's links in the leftmost column of the tables to the ''American Standard Version'' (ASV) at ''Bible Gateway.''  They are magnificent links, and provide multiple passages on the same page for the ASV version.
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== References ==
<references />
 
== Links ==
== Links ==
* [[The Christian Deliteralization of the Old Testament]].
* [http://www.bible-researcher.com/parallels.html ''Bible Researcher'']
* [[canon|Determining the canon of the Scriptures]].
* [[Canon of the New Testament]]
* [[How Catholics Should Read the Bible]].
* [[The Four Gospels]]
* [[Sola scriptura]].


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Revision as of 16:35, 14 December 2016

Original HTML Source: Bible Researcher

An introduction to this wiki version appears toward the end of this page.

Introduction from the original page at Bible Researcher:
The tables of parallels here are based upon the " Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorum of Kurt Aland, 13th edition (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1985). In the arrangement of Aland's Synopsis the numbered pericopes are often repeated so as to give a continuous series of references in canonical order for each of the four gospels. The bold type in the tables below indicates the verses in order for each gospel. Thus for example, pericopes no. 121 and 135 are identical except for the difference in bold type. In 121 the bold type for Matthew and Mark shows that the pericope "Jesus' True Kindred" precedes the parable of the sower. The pericope is then repeated as 135 with bold type for Luke, because Luke has the pericope after the parable of the sower. The student who is using these tables can thus run his eye down each Gospel's column, stopping only at the bold references, to get all the references and parallels in order for each Gospel.
Note to online users: The tables are supplied with hypertext links in the first column. Click on the links to view the parallel passages together (in the American Standard Version) at the <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/">Bible Gateway</a> website. Once there, you may choose to view the same passages together in any of the versions on the Bible Gateway server. Then use the "back" button on your browser to return to this page.

§ 1. Preface

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
1 Prologue 1.1 1.1 1.1-4 1.1-18

§ 2. Birth and Childhood

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
2 The Promise of the Birth of John the Baptist 1.5-25
3 The Annunciation 1.26-38
4 Mary's Visit to Elizabeth 1.39-56
5 The Birth of John the Baptist 1.57-80
6 The Genealogy of Jesus 1.2-17 3.23-38
7 The Birth of Jesus 1.18-25 2.1-7
8 The Adoration of the Infant Jesus 2.1-12 2.8-20
9 The Circumcision and Presentation in the Temple 2.21-38
10 The Flight into Egypt and Return 2.13-21
11 The Childhood of Jesus at Nazareth 2.22-23 2.39-40
12 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2.41-52

Preparation

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
13 John the Baptist 3.1-6 1.2-6 3.1-6 1.19-23
14 John's Preaching of Repentance 3.7-10 3.7-9
15 John Replies to Questioners 3.10-14
16 John's Messianic Preaching 3.11-12 1.7-8 3.15-18 1.24-28
17 The Imprisonment of John 14.3-4 6.17-18 3.19-20
18 The Baptism of Jesus 3.13-17 1.9-11 3.21-22 1.29-34
19 The Genealogy of Jesus 1.1-17 3.23-38
20 The Temptation 4.1-11 1.12-13 4.1-13

The Beginning of Jesus' Public Ministry (According to John)

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
21 The Call of the First Disciples 1.35-51
22 The Marriage at Cana 2.1-11
23 The Sojourn at Capernaum 2.12
24 The First Journey to Jerusalem 2.13
25 The Cleansing of the Temple 21.12-13 11.15-17 19.45-46 2.14-22
26 Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem 2.23-25
27 The Discourse with Nicodemus 3.1-21
28 Jesus' Ministry in Judea 3.22
29 John's Testimony to Christ 3.23-36

Jesus' Ministry in Galilee

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
30 The Journey into Galilee 4.12 1.14a 4.14a 4.1-3
31 The Discourse with the Woman of Samaria 4.4-42
32 Ministry in Galilee 4.13-17 1.14b-15 4.14b-15 4.43-46a
33 Jesus' Preaching at Nazareth 13.53-58 6.1-6a 4.16-30
34 The Call of the Disciples 4.18-22 1.16-20
35 Teaching in the Synagogue at Capernaum 1.21-22 4.31-32
36 The Healing of the Demoniac in the Synagogue 1.23-28 4.33-37
37 The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-law 8.14-15 1.29-31 4.38-39
38 The Sick Healed at Evening 8.16-17 1.32-34 4.40-41
39 Jesus Departs from Capernaurn 1.35-38 4.42-43
40 First Preaching Tour in Galilee 4.23 1.39 4.44
41 The Miraculous Draught of Fish 5.1-11
42 The Cleansing of the Leper 8.1-4 1.40-45 5.12-16
43 The Healing of the Paralytic 9.1-8 2.1-12 5.17-26 5.8-9a
44 The Call of Levi (Matthew) 9.9-13 2.13-17 5.27-32
45 The Question about Fasting 9.14-17 2.18-22 5.33-39
46 Plucking Grain on the Sabbath 12.1-8 2.23-28 6.1-5
47 The Man with the Withered Hand 12.9-14 3.1-6 6.6-11
48 Jesus Heals Multitudes by the Sea 4.24-25
12.15-16
3.7-12 6.17-19
49 The Choosing of the Twelve 10.1-4 3.13-19 6.12-16

The Sermon on the Mount (According to Matthew)

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
50 Occasion of the Sermon 4.24-5.2 3.7-13 a 6.17-20a
51 The Beatitudes 5.3-12 6.20b-23
52 The Salt of the Earth 5.13 9.49-50 14.34-35
53 The Light of the World 5.14-16 4.21 8.16
54 On the Law and the Prophets 5.17-20 16.16-17
55 On Murder and Wrath 5.21-26 12.57-59
56 On Adultery and Divorce 5.27-32 9.43-48 16.18
57 On Oaths 5.33-37
58 On Retaliation 5.38-42 6.29-30
59 On Love of One's Enemies 5.43-48 6.27-28
6.32-36
60 On Almsgiving 6.1-4
61 On Prayer 6.5-6
62 The Lord's Prayer 6.7-15 11.25 11.1-4
63 On Fasting 6.16-18
64 On Treasures 6.19-21 12.33-34
65 The Sound Eye 6.22-23 11.34-36
66 On Serving Two Masters 6.24 16.13
67 On Anxiety 6.25-34 12.22-32
68 On Judging 7.1-5 4.24-25 6.37-42
69 On Profaning the Holy 7.6
70 God's Answering of Prayer 7.7-11 11.9-13
71 The Golden Rule 7.12 6.31
72 The Two Ways 7.13-14 13.23-24
73 "By their Fruits" 7.15-20
12.33-35
6.43-45
74 "Saying Lord, Lord" 7.21-23 6.46
13.25-27
75 The House Built upon the Rock 7.24-27 6.47-49
76 The Effect of the Sermon 7.28-29 1.21-22

The Sermon on the Plain (According to Luke)

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
77 Occasion of the Sermon 4.24-5.2 3.7-13a 6.17-20a
78 The Beatitudes 5.3-12 6.20b-23
79 The Woes 6.24-26
80 On Love of One's Enemies 5.38-48 6.27-36
81 On Judging 7.1-5 4.24-25 6.37-42
82 "By their Fruits" 7.15-20
12.33-35
6.43-45
83 The House Built upon the Rock 7.21-27 6.46-49

Jesus' Ministry in Galilee Continued

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
84 Cleansing of the Leper 8.1-4 1.40-45 5.12-16
85 The Centurion of Capernaum 8.5-13 7.30 7.1-10
13.28-29
4.46b-54
86 The Widow's Son at Nain 7.11-17
87 The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-law 8.14-15 1.29-31 4.38-39
88 The Sick Healed at Evening 8.16-17 1.32-34 4.40-41
89 On Following Jesus 8.18-22 9.57-62
90 Stilling the Storm 8.23-27 4.35-41 8.22-25
91 The Gadarene Demoniacs 8.28-34 5.1-20 8.26-39
92 The Healing of the Paralytic 9.1-8 2.1-12 5.17-26 5.8-9a
93 The Call of Levi (Matthew) 9.9-13 2.13-17 5.27-32
94 The Question about Fasting 9.14-17 2.18-22 5.33-39
95 Jairus' Daughter and the Woman with a Hemorrhage 9.18-26 5.21-43 8.40-56
96 Two Blind Men 9.27-31
20.29-34
10.46-52 18.35-43
97 The Dumb Demoniac 9.32-34
12.22-24
3.22 11.14-15
98 The Harvest is Great 9.35-38 6.6b
6.34
8.1
10.2
99 Commissioning the Twelve 10.1-16 6.7
3.13-19
6.8-11
9.1
6.12-16
9.2-5
10.3
100 The Fate of the Disciples 10.17-25
24.9-14
13.9-13 12.11-12
6.40
21.12-19
13.16
101 Exhortation to Fearless Confession 10.26-33 12.2-9
102 Divisions within Households 10.34-36 12.51-53
103 Conditions of Discipleship 10.37-39 14.25-27
17.33
12.25
104 Rewards of Discipleship 10.40-42 9.41 10.16 13.20
105 Continuation of Journey 11.1
106 John the Baptist's Question and Jesus' Answer 11.2-6 7.18-23
107 Jesus' Witness concerning John 11.7-19 7.24-35
16.16
108 Woes Pronounced on Galilean Cities 11.20-24 10.12-15
109 Jesus' Thanksgiving to the Father 11.25-27 10.21-22
110 "Come unto Me" 11.28-30
111 Plucking Grain on the Sabbath 12.1-8 2.23-28 6.1-5
112 Healing the Withered Hand 12.9-14 3.1-6 6.6-11
113 Jesus Heals Multitudes by the Sea 12.15-21 3.7-12 6.17-19
114 The Woman with the Ointment 26.6-13 14.3-9 7.36-50 12.1-8
115 The Ministering Women 8.1-3
116 Jesus is Thought to be Beside Himself 3.20-21
117 On Collusion with Satan 12.22-30
9.32-34
3.22-27 11.14-15
11.17-23
118 The Sin against the Holy Spirit 12.31-37
7.16-20
3.28-30 12.10
6.43-45
119 The Sign of Jonah 12.38-42
16.1-2a,4
8.11-12 11.16
11.29-32
120 The Return of the Evil Spirit 12.43-45 11.24-26
121 Jesus' True Kindred 12.46-50 3.31-35 8.19-21 15.14
122 The Parable of the Sower 13.1-9 4.1-9 8.4-8
123 The Reason for Speaking in Parables 13.10-17 4.10-12
4.25
8.9-10
8.18b
10.23-24
124 Interpretation of the Parable of the Sower 13.18-23 4.13-20 8.11-15
125 "He who has Ears to Hear, Let him Hear" 5.15
10.26
7.2
13.12
4.21-25 8.16-18
126 The Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly 4.26-29
127 The Parable of the Tares 13.24-30
128 The Parable of the Mustard Seed 13.31-32 4.30-32 13.18-19
129 The Parable of the Leaven 13.33 13.20-21
130 Jesus' Use of Parables 13.34-35 4.33-34
131 Interpretation of the Parable of the Tares 13.36-43
132 The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and of the Pearl 13.44-46
133 The Parable of the Net 13.47-50
134 Treasures New and Old 13.51-52
135 Jesus' True Kindred 12.46-50 3.31-35 8.19-21 15.14
136 Stilling the Storm 8.23-27 4.35-41 8.22-25
137 The Gerasene Demoniac 8.28-34 5.1-20 8.26-39
138 Jairus' Daughter and the Woman with a Hemorrhage 9.18-26 5.21-43 8.40-56
139 Jesus is Rejected at Nazareth 13.53-58 6.1-6a 4.16-30
140 Second Journey (to Jerusalem) 5.1
141 The Healing at the Pool 5.2-47
142 Commissioning the Twelve 9.35
10.1,7-11,14
6.6b-13 9.1-6
143 Opinions regarding Jesus 14.1-2 6.14-16 9.7-9
144 The Death of John the Baptist 14.3-12 6.17-29 3.19-20
145 The Return of the Apostles 6.30-31 9.10a
146 Five Thousand are Fed 14.13-21 6.32-44 9. 10b-17 6.1-15
147 The Walking on the Water 14.22-33 6.45-52 6.16-21
148 Healings at Gennesaret 14.34-36 6.53-56 6.22-25
149 The Bread of Life 6.26-59
150 Defilement - Traditional and Real 15.1-20 7.1-23 11.37-41
6.39
151 The Syrophoenician (Canaanite) Woman 15.21-28 7.24-30
152 Jesus Heals a Deaf Mute and Many Others 15.29-31 7.31-37
153 Four Thousand are Fed 15.32-39 8.1-10
154 The Pharisees Seek a Sign 16.1-4
12.38-39
8.11-13 11.16
12.54-56
11.29
155 The Leaven of the Pharisees 16.5-12 8.14-21 12.1
156 A Blind Man is Healed at Bethsaida 8.22-26

The Way to the Cross

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
157 Many Disciples Take Offense at Jesus 6.60-66
158 Peter's Confession 16.13-20 8.27-30 9.18-21 6.67-71
159 Jesus Foretells His Passion 16.21-23 8.31-33 9.22
160 "If Any Man would Come after Me" 16.24-28 8.34-9.1 9.23-27 12.25
161 The Transfiguration 17.1-9 9.2-10 9.28-36
162 The Coming of Elijah 17.10-13 9.11-13
163 Jesus Heals a Boy Possessed by a Spirit 17.14-21 9.14-29 9.37-43a

17.6

164 Jesus Foretells His Passion again 17.22-23 9.30-32 9.43b-45
165 Payment of the Temple Tax 17.24-27
166 True Greatness 18.1-5 9.33-37 9.46-48 13.20
167 The Strange Exorcist 10.42 9.38-41 9.49-50
168 Warnings concerning Temptations 18.6-9

5.13

9.42-50 17.1-2

14.34-35

169 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18.10-14 15.3-7
170 On Reproving One's Brother 18.15-18 17.3 20.23
171 "Where Two or Three are Gathered Together" 18.19-20
172 On Reconciliation 18.21-22 17.4
173 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant 18.23-35

Last Journey to Jerusalem (According to Luke)

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
174 Decision to Go to Jerusalem 19.1-2 10.1 9.51
175 Jesus is Rejected by Samaritans 9.52-56
176 On Following Jesus 8.18-22 9.57-62
177 Commissioning the Seventy 9.37-38

10.7-16

10.1-12
178 Woes Pronounced on Galilaean Cities 11.20-24 10.13-15
179 "He who Hears You, Hears Me" 10.40 10.16 13.20
180 The Return of the Seventy 10.17-20
181 Jesus' Thanksgiving to the Father, and the Blessedness of the Disciples 11.25-27

13.16-17

10.21-24
182 The Lawyer's Question 22.34-40 12.28-34 10.25-28
183 The Parable of the Good Samaritan 10.29-37
184 Mary and Martha 10.38-42
185 The Lord's Prayer 6.9-13 11.1-4
186 The Importunate Friend at Midnight 11.5-8
187 Encouragement to Pray 7.7-11 11.9-13
188 The Beelzebub Controversy 12.22-30 3.22-27 11.14-23
189 The Return of the Evil Spirit 12.43-45 11.24-26
190 True Blessedness 11.27-28
191 The Sign of Jonah 12.38-42 8.11-12 11.29-32
192 Concerning Light 5.15 4.21 11.33
193 The Sound Eye 6.22-23 11.34-36
194 Discourses against the Pharisees and Lawyers 15.1-9 7.1-9 11.37-54
195 The Leaven of the Pharisees 16.5-6 8.14-15 12.1
196 Exhortation to Fearless Confession 10.26-33 12.2-9
197 The Sin against the Holy Spirit 12.31-32 3.28-30 12.10
198 The Assistance of the Holy Spirit 10.19-20 13.11 12.11-12

21.14-15

199 Warning against Avarice 12.13-15
200 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12.16-21
201 Anxieties about Earthly Things 6.25-34 12.22-32
202 Treasures in Heaven 6.19-21 12.33-34
203 Watchfulness and Faithfulness 24.42-51 12.35-48
204 Division in Households 10.34-36 12.49-53
205 Interpreting the Times 16.2-3 12.54-56
206 Agreement with One's Accuser 5.25-26 12.57-59
207 Repentance or Destruction (the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree) 13.1-9
208 The Healing of the Crippled Woman on the Sabbath 13.10-17
209 The Parable of the Mustard Seed 13.31-32 4.30-32 13.18-19
210 The Parable of the Leaven 13.33 13.20-21
211 Exclusion from the Kingdom 7.13-14

7.22-23
8.11-12
19.30

10.31 13.22-30
212 A Warning against Herod 13.31-33
213 The Lament over Jerusalem 23.37-39 13.34-35
214 The Healing of the Man with Dropsy 14.1-6
215 Teaching on Humility 14.7-14
216 The Parable of the Great Supper 22.1-14 14.15-24
217 The Conditions of Discipleship 10.37-38 14.25-33
218 The Parable of Salt 5.13 9.49-50 14.34-35
219 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18.12-14 15.1-7
220 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15.8-10
221 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15.11-32
222 The Parable of the Unjust Steward 16.1-9
223 On Faithfulness in What is Least 16.10-12
224 On Serving Two Masters 6.24 16.13
225 The Pharisees Reproved 16.14-15
226 Concerning the Law 11.12-13

5.18

16.16-17
227 Concerning Divorce 19.9 10.11-12 16.18
228 The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus 16.19-31
229 Warning against Offenses 18.6-7 9.42 17.1-3a
230 On Forgiveness 18.15 17.3b-4
231 On Faith 17.19-21 9.28-29 17.5-6
232 We are Unprofitable Servants 17.7-10
233 The Cleansing of the Ten Lepers 17.11-19
234 On the Coming of the Kingdom of God 17.20-21
235 The Day of the Son of Man 24.23

24.26-27
24.37-39
24.17-18
10.39
24.40-41
24.28

13.19-23

13.14-16

17.22-37 12.25
236 The Parable of the Unjust Judge 18.1-8
237 The Pharisee and the Publican 18.9-14

Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles (According to John)

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
238 Jesus Remains in Galilee 7.1-9
239 Journey to Jerusalem in Secret 7.10-13
240 Teaching in the Temple 7.14-39
241 Division among the People regarding Jesus 7.40-52
242 The Woman Caught in Adultery 7.53-8.11
243 "I am the Light of the World" 8.12-20
244 Discussion with the Jews 8.21-29
245 "The Truth will Make You Free" 8.30-36
246 Children of the Devil 8.37-47
247 "Before Abraham was, I am" 8.48-59
248 Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind 9.1-41
249 "I am the Good Shepherd" 10.1-18
250 Division among the Jews again 10.19-21

The Ministry in Judea

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
251 Departure to Judea 19.1-2 10.1 9.51
252 On Divorce and Celibacy 19.3-12 10.2-12 16.18
253 Jesus Blesses the Children 19.13-15 10.13-16 18.15-17
254 The Rich Young Man 19.16-22 10.17-22 18.18-23
255 On Riches and the Rewards of Discipleship 19.23-30 10.23-31 18.24-30

22.28-30

256 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20.1-16 10.31 13.30
257 Jesus at the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem 10.22-39
258 Jesus Withdraws across the Jordan 10.40-42
259 The Raising of Lazarus 11.1-44
260 The Chief Priests and Pharisees Take Counsel against Jesus 11.45-53
261 Jesus Retires to Ephraim 11.54-57
262 The Third Prediction of the Passion 20.17-19 10.32-34 18.31-34
263 The Sons of Zebedee; Precedence among the Disciples 20.20-28 10.35-45 22.24-27
264 The Healing of the Blind Men (Bartimaeus) 20.29-34

9.27-31

10.46-52 18.35-43
265 Zacchaeus 18.11 19.1-10
266 The Parable of the Pounds 25.14-30 13.34 19.11-27
267 The Anointing at Bethany 26.6-13 14.3-9 7.36-50 12.1-8
268 The Plot against Lazarus 12.9-11

The Final Ministry in Jerusalem

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
269 The Triumphal Entry 21.1-9 11.1-10 19.28-40 12.12-19
270 Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem 19.41-44
271 Jesus in Jerusalem (Cleansing the Temple), Return to Bethany 21.10-17 11.11

11.15-17

19.45-46
272 The Cursing of the Fig Tree 21.18-19 11.12-14
273 The Cleansing of the Temple 21.12-13 11.15-17 19.45-46 2.13-17
274 The Chief Priests and Scribes Conspire against Jesus 11.18-19 19.47-48
275 The Fig Tree is Withered 21.20-22

6.14-15

11.20-26
276 The Question about Authority 21.23-27 11.27-33 20.1-8
277 The Parable of the Two Sons 21.28-32
278 The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen 21.33-46 12.1-12 20.9-19
279 The Parable of the Great Supper 22.1-14 14.15-24
280 On Paying Tribute to Caesar 22.15-22 12.13-17 20.20-26
281 The Question about the Resurrection 22.23-33 12.18-27 20.27-40
282 The Great Commandment 22.34-40 12.28-34 10.25-28
283 The Question about David's Son 22.41-46 12.35-37a 20.41-44
284 Woe to the Scribes and Pharisees 23.1-36 12.37b-40 20.45-47
285 Jesus' Lament over Jerusalem 23.37-39 13.34-35
286 The Widow's Mite 12.41-44 21.1-4

The Olivet Discourse

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
287 Prediction of the Destruction of the Temple 24.1-2 13.1-2 21.5-6
288 Signs before the End 24.3-8 13.3-8 21.7-11
289 Persecutions Foretold 24.9-14

10.17-22a

13.9-13 21.12-19

12.11-12

290 The Desolating Sacrilege 24.15-22 13.14-20 21.20-24
291 False Christs and False Prophets 24.23-28 13.21-23 17.23-24

17.37b

292 The Coming of the Son of Man 24.29-31 13.24-27 21.25-28
293 The Time of the Coming: the Parable of the Fig Tree 24.32-36 13.28-32 21.29-33
294 Conclusion: "Take Heed, Watch!" (According to Mark) 25.13-15

24.42

13.33-37 19.12-13

12.40

295 Conclusion: "Take Heed, Watch!" (According to Luke) 21.34-36

Conclusion of the Account before the Passion

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
296 The Parable of the Flood and Exhortation to Watchfulness 24.37-44 13.35 17.26-36

12.39-40

297 The Parable of the Good Servant and the Wicked Servant 24.45-51 12.41-46
298 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25.1-13
299 The Parable of the Talents 25.14-30 13.34 19.11-27
300 The Last Judgment 25.31-46 5.29
301 The Ministry of Jesus in Jerusalem 21.37-38
302 Greeks Seek Jesus; Discourse on His Death 12.20-36
303 The Unbelief of the People 12.37-43
304 Judgment by the Word 12.44-50

The Passion Narrative

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
305 Jesus' Death is Premeditated 26.1-5 14.1-2 22.1-2
306 The Anointing in Bethany 26.6-13 14.3-9 7.36-50 12.1-8
307 The Betrayal by Judas 26.14-16 14.10-11 22.3-6
308 Preparation for the Passover 26.17-20 14.12-17 22.7-14
309 Washing the Disciples' Feet 10.24

10.40

6.40 13.1-20
310 Jesus Foretells His Betrayal 26.21-25 14.18-21 22.21-23 13.21-30
311 The Last Supper 26.26-29 14.22-25 22.15-20
312 Jesus Foretells His Betrayal 26.21-25 14.18-21 22.21-23 13.21-30
313 Precedence among the Disciples and the Reward of Discipleship 20.24-28

19.28

10.41-45 22.24-30
314 The New Commandment of Love 13.31-35
315 Peter's Denial Predicted 26.30-35 14.26-31 22.31-34 13.36-38
316 The Two Swords 22.35-38
317 "Let Not Your Hearts be Troubled" 14.1-14
318 The Promise of the Paraclete 14.15-26
319 The Gift of Peace 14.27-31
320 Jesus the True Vine 15.1-8
321 "Abide in My Love" 15.9-17
322 The World's Hatred 15.18-25
323 The Witness of the Paraclete 15.26-27
324 On Persecutions 16.1-4
325 The Work of the Paraclete 16.5-15
326 Sorrow Turned to Joy 16.16-22
327 Prayer in the Name of Jesus 16.23-28
328 Prediction of the Disciples' Flight 16.29-33
329 The Intercessory Prayer 17.1-26
330 Gethsemane 26.36-46 14.32-42 22.39-46 18.1

12.27

331 Jesus Arrested 26.47-56 14.43-52 22.47-53 18.2-12
332 Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Peter's Denial) 26.57-68 14.53-65 22.54-71 18.13-24
333 Peter's Denial 26.69-75 14.66-72 22.56-62 18.25-27
334 Jesus Delivered to Pilate 27.1-2 15.1 23.1 18.28
335 The Death of Judas 27.3-10
336 The Trial before Pilate 27.11-14 15.2-5 23.2-5 18.29-38
337 Jesus before Herod 23.6-12
338 Pilate Declares Jesus Innocent 23.13-16
339 Jesus or Barabbas? 27.15-23 15.6-14 23.17-23 18.39-40
340 "Behold the Man!" 27.28-31a 15.17-20a 19.1-15
341 Pilate Delivers Jesus to be Crucified 27.24-26 15.15 23.24-25 19.16
342 Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers 27.27-31a 15.16-20a 19.2-3
343 The Road to Golgotha 27.31b-32 15.20b-21 23.26-32 19.17
344 The Crucifixion 27.33-37 15.22-26 23.33-34 19.17b-27
345 Jesus Derided on the Cross 27.38-43 15.27-32a 23.35-38
346 The Two Thieves 27.44 15.32b 23.39-43
347 The Death of Jesus 27.45-54 15.33-39 23.44-48 19.28-30
348 Witnesses of the Crucifixion 27.55-56 15.40-41 23.49 19.25-27
349 Jesus' Side Pierced 19.31-37
350 The Burial of Jesus 27.57-61 15.42-47 23.50-56 19.38-42
351 The Guard at the Tomb 27.62-66

The Resurrection

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
352 The Women at the Tomb 28.1-8 16.1-8 24.1-12 20.1-13
353 Jesus Appears to the Women 28.9-10 16.9-11 24.10-11 20.14-18
354 The Report of the Guard 28.11-15
355 Jesus Appears to Two on the Way to Emmaus 16.12-13 24.13-35
356 Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Thomas being Absent) 24.36-43 20.19-23
357 Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Thomas being Present) 20.24-29
358 Jesus Appears to the Eleven While They Sit at Table 16.14-18
359 Jesus Appears to the Eleven on a Mountain in Galilee 28.16-20
360 Jesus Appears to His Disciples by the Sea of Tiberias 21.1-14
361 Paul's Account of the Appearances of Jesus 1 Cor. 15.3-8

The Endings of the Gospels

No. Pericope Matthew Mark Luke John
362 The Shorter Ending of Mark see note below
363 The Longer Ending of Mark 16.9-20
364 The Ending of Matthew: The Great Commission 28.16-20
365 The Ending of Luke: Jesus' Last Words and Ascension 16.15,19 24.44-53
366 The Ending of John 20.30-31
367 The Appendix to John: Jesus at the Sea of Tiberias. 21.1-25

The shorter ending of Mark: Several witnesses, including four uncial Greek manuscripts of the seventh, eighth, and ninth centuries (L Ψ 099 0112), as well as Old Latin k, the margin of the Harclean Syriac, several Sahidic and Bohairic manuscripts, and not a few Ethiopic manuscripts, continue after verse 8 as follows (with trifling variations):

But they reported briefly to Peter and those with him all that they had been told. And after this Jesus himself sent out by means of them, from east to west, the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.

All of these witnesses except itk also continue with verses 9-20.

Introduction to this wiki version

I love two books that I was assigned to use in my scripture studies at Regis College, University of Toronto: Gospel Parallels and Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorum. I have marked up my copies extensively over the years as I have struggled with the beautiful, if sometimes baffling, differences between the four portraits of Jesus provided by the evangelists under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

On 14 December 2016, the feast of St. John of the Cross, the happy thought struck me that there might be a version of the gospel parallels available online. There is!

I prefer the wiki format to HTML, and I wanted to have a version online that I could begin to mark up to my own taste and for my own purposes. I have produced this initial version in the space of a couple of hours. I hope, eventually, to make live links to each of the bible passages to the USCCB edition of the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE). I have kept the original author's links in the leftmost column of the tables to the American Standard Version (ASV) at Bible Gateway. They are magnificent links, and provide multiple passages on the same page for the ASV version.

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