6.2
Material Unique to Matthew’s Gospel (Box 6.1)
This corresponds to what scholars sometimes refer to as the “M” material.
Genealogy of Jesus (from Abraham) |
1:2–17 |
Birth of Jesus (with focus on Joseph) |
1:18–25 |
Visit of the magi |
2:1–12 |
Flight to Egypt |
2:13–21 |
On fulfilling the law |
5:17–20 |
The antitheses |
5:21–24, 27–28, 33–38, 43 |
On practicing piety |
6:1–15, 16–18 |
Pearls before swine |
7:6 |
Mission limited to Israel |
10:5–6 |
Invitation to rest |
11:28–30 |
Parables: weeds, treasure, pearl, net |
13:24–30, 36–52 |
Peter tries to walk on water |
14:28–31 |
Blessing of Peter |
16:17–19 |
Peter pays the temple tax |
17:24–27 |
Recovering the sinful member |
18:15–20 |
Peter asks about forgiveness |
18:21–22 |
Parable of unforgiving servant |
18:23–35 |
Parable of laborers in vineyard |
20:1–16 |
Parable of two sons |
21:28–32 |
Prohibition of titles |
23:7–12 |
Denunciations of Pharisees |
23:15–22 |
Parable of bridesmaids |
25:1–13 |
Description of last judgment |
25:31–46 |
Death of Judas |
27:3–10 |
Pilate washes his hands |
27:24–25 |
Resuscitation of saints |
27:52–53 |
Guard at the tomb |
27:62–66; 28:11–15 |
The Great Commission |
28:16–20 |