Relative Order of Three Synoptical Gospels

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The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke are arranged in three parallel columns in the following tables, in their relative order. There are five tables. On the outer margins of each table are consecutive numbers, for more easy reference to any parallel passages required. Each table is numbered in Roman numerals. Observe the following direction:-
0—Put before any text shows that no parallel passage occurs in the other two Gospels. 1,2 or 1,3 or 2,3 indicate the columns in which parallels occur. The headings introduced, e.g. M. 1. 6; L. 2. 8, (e.g. Matthew, table, 1, line number 6; Luke, table 2, line number 8) refer not to chapters and verses, but to the table and the marginal numbers opposite the line in which the passage referred to is to be found.-Ed.]
NOTE.
Mark is the most strictly chronological.
Luke follows him closest where he is so; hut the middle of the gospel is a collection of instructions not chronological, but morally connected.
Matthew orders his materials, or the Holy Spirit by him, to show the dealing with the Jews, as come to them according to promise, and the change to the new thing; and, though prophetically speaking of Church as well as kingdom, leads Christ, at close, to Galilee, with the residue, and does not follow the history to the ascension, but he alone gives the history of the resurrection itself. Harmonies lose the distinctive power of the gospel.
I believe Matt. 28:11In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. (Matthew 28:1), to mean the evening of Saturday, the crepuscule of evening not morning; ver. 5 is a new paragraph. Luke 24:3434Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. (Luke 24:34) alludes to the appearing to Peter, of which Paul speaks. Luke's account as to women is quite general. Mary Magdalene was at the sepulcher when it was dark. Peter and John go, and go away home. Mary remains and sees Jesus. When the women come they see the angels and flee. Mary Magdalene, taught of Jesus, goes and tells disciples. As the others went, Jesus meets them, and desires them to tell disciples He was going into Galilee. Mary Magdalene was to tell them He was going to the Father. It was only in their flight the women said nothing to any one. After meeting Jesus they were probably re-assured; and, at any rate, afterward they told what the angels told them, as we learn from the Lord going to Emmaus, and see Luke 24:99And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. (Luke 24:9). But he unites all in a general statement, as often, and adds other women. Ver. 12 is apart; the Greek has not "then." The accounts are very brief, and refer to object of gospel. Several saw Him. See Mark 16:1414Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. (Mark 16:14); and 1 Cor. 15.
Table 1
Line
Matthew (M.)
Mark (Mk.)
Luke (L.)
1
Matt. 1:1-17. 0. Genealogy to David and Abraham.
Luke 1:5-25. 0. Zachariah's vision as to John's birth.
2
Matt. 1:18-25. 1, 3. Birth of Jesus.
Luke 1:26-80. 0. Visitation of Mary, goes to see Elizabeth, birth of John, hymn of Zacharias.
3
Matt. 2:1-12. 0. Arrival of Magi in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Luke 2:1-20. 0. Decree of Caesar, birth of Jesus, chorus of angels with shepherds.
4
Matt. 2:13-23. 0-Flight to Egypt and return to Nazareth.
Luke 2:21-40. 0. Circumcision of Jesus—Simeon—Anna—return of Joseph to Nazareth.
5
Matt. 3. 3. John the Baptist—Christ baptized.
Mark 1:1-11. 3. John the Baptist—Christ baptized.
Luke 2:41-52. 0. With the doctors in temple at twelve years old.
6
Matt. 4:1-11. 3. Temptation. Mk. 1. 6; L. 1. 8.
Luke 3:1-221Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, 2Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; 4As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 5Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; 6And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. 7Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 9And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 10And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? 11He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. 12Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? 13And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. 14And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages. 15And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: 17Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. 18And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people. 19But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, 20Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. 21Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. (Luke 3:1‑22). 3. 15th of Tiberius—Annas and Caiaphas, John preaches, etc.—Christ baptized.
7
Matt. 4:12-17. 1, 2. After John in prison—1, 3. leaves Nazareth—0. to dwell in Capernaum.
Luke 3:23-38. 0. Genealogy to Adam Son of God.
8
Matt. 4:18-22. 3. Calls Andrew, Simon, James, John. Mk. 1. 8; L. 1. 12.
Mark 1:16-20. 3-Calls Andrew, Simon, James, and John. M. 1. 8; L. 1. 12.
Luke 4:1-13. 0. Full of the Holy Ghost. 3. Temptation. M. & Mk. 1. 6.
9
Matt. 4:23-25. 3. Goes about all Galilee healing and preaching. Mk. 1. 7; L. 1. 9.
Luke 4:14-30 3. Teaches in synagogues of Galilee. 0. Preaches in Nazareth.
10
Matt. 5-7. 1, 3. Seeing the multitudes. Sermon on the mount. L. 1. 20; 2. 22. (see Mk. 1. 17)
Luke 4:31-37. 2, 3. Synagogue in Capernaum, casts out devil. Mk. 1. 9.
11
Matt. 8:1-4. 3. (Comes down). Heals leper.
Mark 1:40-45. 3. Heals leper. M. 1. 11; L. 1. 13.
Luke 4:40-44. 3. Heals Simon's wife's mother and many in desert. M. 1. 13; Mk. 1. 10.
12
Matt. 8:5-13. 1, 3. Enters into Capernaum. Heals centurion's servant. L. 1. 21.
Mark 2:1-13. 3. Heals paralytic in Capernaum after days. M. 1. 16; L. 1. 14.
Luke 5:1-11. 3. Teaches the people, calls Andres, Simon, James, John. M. 1. 8; Mk. 1. 8.
13
Matt. 8:14-17. 3. In Peter's house heals his wife's mother and many. Mk. 1. 10; L. 1. 11.
Mark 2:14-29. 3. Calls Levi. Grace to sinners, bridegroom here, wine in new bottles. M. 1. 17; L. 1. 15.
Luke 5:12-15. 3. Heals Leper. M. & Mk. 1. 11.
14
Matt. 8:18-27. 3. Crosses the sea in a storm—foxes have holes—dead to bury their dead. Mk. 1. 20; L. 2. 5.
Luke 5:16-26. 3. Heals paralytic (a certain day). M. 1. 16; Mk. 1. 12
15
Matt. 8:28-34. 3. Cures two in country of Gergenses. Devils go into swine. Mk. 1. 20; L. 2. 5.
Mark 3:11And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand. (Mark 3:1), 6. 3. Sabbath—withered hand healed in synagogue. Pharisees would kill him. M. 2. 1, 2; L. 1. 17.
Luke 5:27-3927And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. 30But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. 32I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 33And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? 34And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? 35But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. 36And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. 37And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. 38But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved. 39No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better. (Luke 5:27‑39). Calls Levi, grace to sinners, bridegroom, wine in new bottles. M. 1. 17; Mk. 1. 13.
16
Matt. 9:1-8. 3. Heals sick of the palsy in Capernaum (own city). Mk. 1. 12; L. 1. 14.
Mark 3:7-12. 0. General position and career of Christ.
Luke 6:1-5. 3. Second after first Sabbath in corn fields. Son of man Lord of it. M. 2. 1; Mk. 2. 14.
17
Matt. 9:9-17. 3. Matthew called—grace to sinners—bridegroom there—wine in new bottles. Mk. 1. 13; L. 1. 15.
Mark 3:1313And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. (Mark 3:13), 20. 3. Goes up into the mountain—2, 3. Appoints twelve apostles. M. 1. 10; L. 1. 18.
Luke 6:6-11. 3. Sabbath, withered hand healed in synagogue—Scribes and Pharisees filled with rage, would kill Him. M. 2. 1, 2; Mk. 1. 15.
18
Matt. 9:18-26. 3. Ruler's daughter raised—woman healed on way. Mk. 1. 21; L. 2. 6.
Mark 3:21-35. 0. People come together, friends treat him as beside himself. 3. Full blasphemy of Pharisees against Holy Spirit—no forgiveness—owns disciples, not natural ties. M. 2. 2; L. 2. 20; M. 2. 4; L. 2. 4.
Luke 6:12-16. 2, 3. On the mountain in prayer—morning chose twelve—names them apostles. Mk. 1. 17 (see M. 1. 10).
19
Matt. 9:27-34. 0. Two blind healed (Son of David) 1, 3-Dumb healed—Pharisees blaspheme. L. 2. 19.
Mark 4:1-34. 3. Parables from the ship. M. 2. 5; L. 2. 4, 22; 3. 10.
Luke 6:17-19. 0. Comes down—multitude there seek to touch, for virtue goes out to heal.
20
Mark 4:35-41. 3. Crosses the sea in the storm (5:1, 20). Heals Legion. M. 1. 14; L. 2. 5.
Luke 6:20-49. 1, 3. Addresses His disciples in Sermon (on the mount). M. 1. 10.
21
Matt. 10. 3-Sends out twelve—(to Israel only). Mk. 2. 1; L. 2. 7.
Mark 5:21-43. 3. Jairus' daughter—woman healed on the way. M. 1. 18; L. 2. 6.
Luke 7:1-10. 1, 3. Enters into Capernaum, heals centurion's servant. M. 1. 12.
22
Matt. 11. 1, 3-Message of John—and principles of change of dispensation. L. 2. 1.
Luke 7:11-18. 0. Widow of Nain's son raised.
Table 2
Line
Matthew
Mark
Luke
1
Matt. 12:1-13. 3. Sabbath in corn fields, another Sabbath, withered hand healed. Mk. 1. 14; L. 1. 16.
Mark 6:7-13. 3. Twelve sent out. M. 1. 21; L. 2. 7.
Luke 7:19-35. 1, 3. Message of John, Jews judged, wisdom justified of her children. M. 1. 22.
2
Matt. 12:14-32. 3. Pharisees seek to kill, afterward blaspheme against Holy Ghost, for this no forgiveness. Mk. 1. 15; L. 1. 17; Mk. 1. 18.
Mark 6:14-29. 3. Herod's thought, Christ is John. 1, 2. Account of John Baptist's death. L. 2. 7; M. 2. 6.
Luke 7:36-5036And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. 37And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, 38And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. 39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. 40And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. 41There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. 42And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? 43Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. 44And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. 45Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. 46My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. 47Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. 48And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. 49And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? 50And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. (Luke 7:36‑50). Simon and the woman that was a sinner with Jesus.
3
Matt. 12:33-45. 3. Nation judged, sign of Jonas, Nineveh, Queen of Sheba, evil spirit and seven more, their last state. L. 2. 21.
Mark 6:20-44. 3. (On Twelve's return) goes into desert—feeds 5,000. M. 2. 7; L. 2. 8.
4
Matt. 12:46-50. 3. Disowns relationship by nature in flesh. His disciples His brethren. Mk. 1. 18; L. 2. 4.
Mark 6:45-56. 1, 2. Walks on the sea—heals in Gennesaret. M. 2. 8.
Luke 8:4-21. 3. Parables—Disciples not natural relations His brethren. M. 2. 5; Mk. 1. 19; M. 2. 4; Mk. 1. 18.
5
Matt. 13. 3. Parables—despised as Carpenter's son. L. 2. 4; 3. 10; Mk. 1. 19, 22.
Mark 7:1-23. 1, 2. Judgment on tradition and Pharisees. M. 2. 9.
Luke 8:22-40. 3. Crosses sea in storm asleep, heals Legion in Gadarenes, effect on Legion. M. 1. 14; Mk. 1. 20.
6
Matt. 14:1-12. 1, 2. History of John Baptist's death. M. 2. 2 (see L. 1. 6.).
Mark 7:24-30. 1, 2. Syrophoenician woman. M. 2. 10.
Luke 8:41-56. 3. Jairus' daughter, woman healed. M. 1. 18; Mk. 1. 21.
7
Matt. 14:13-21. 3. Account of 5,000 fed. Mk. 2. 3; L. 2. 8.
Luke 9:1-9. 3. Twelve sent out, Herod's surprise, believes it's John. M 1. 21; Mk. 2. 1 (Mk. 1. 22. not here). M. 2. 6; Mk. 2. 2.
8
Matt. 14:22-36. 1, 2. Walks on sea—heals in Gennesaret. Mk. 2. 4.
Mark 8:1-9. 1, 2. Feeds 4,000. M. 2. 11.
Luke 9:10-17. 3. Twelve return—feed's 5,000. M. 2. 7; Mk. 2. 3.
9
Matt. 15:1-20. 1, 2. Judgment on tradition and Pharisees. Mk. 2. 5.
Mark 8:10-21. 1, 2. Leaves Pharisees judged, Twelve slow of heart. M. 2. 12.
Luke 9:18-27. 3. Peter confesses Him, Cross to be taken up. M. 2. 13; Mk. 2. 11.
10
Mark 8:22-26. 0. Blind man gradually healed, aside.
Luke 9:28-43. 3. Transfiguration and what follows. M. 2. 14; Mk. 2. 12.
11
Mark 8:27-38. 3. Peter confesses Christ, the cross to be taken up (not Church). M. 2. 13; L. 2. 9.
Luke 9:43-45. 3. Sayings to sink down in ears—of Cross. M. 2. 15; Mk. 2. 13.
12
Matt. 16:1-12. 1, 2. Leaves Pharisees and Sadducees judged. Twelve slow of heart. Mk. 2. 9.
Mark 9:1-29. 3. Transfiguration and what follows. M. 2. 14; L. 2. 10.
Luke 9:46-50. 3. Children a pattern, not to forbid casting out, those not against, with. M. 2.16; Mk. 2. 14 (not all in Matthew).
13
Matt. 16:13-28. 3. Confession of Peter, Son of living God, the Church, the Cross. Mk. 2. 11; L. 2. 9.
Mark 9:30-32. 3. Teaches the cross. M. 2. 15; L. 2. 11.
Luke 9:51-56. 0. Among Samaritans going to Jerusalem, come to save not destroy.
14
Matt. 17:1-21. 3. Transfiguration. Elias, unbelief, Devil cast out by Jesus. Mk. 2. 12; L. 2. 10.
Mark 9:33-50. 2. Children a pattern, not to forbid the caster out of devils—not against, with—warns against offenses, all salted with fire, sacrifices with salt. M. 2. 16; L. 2. 12 (first part only partially in Matthew).
15
Matt. 17:22-27. 3. Teaches the cross. 0. Didrachma. Mk. 2. 10; L. 2. 11.
Mark 10:1-16. 1, 2. Question of divorce, children owned, of such Kingdom of God. M. 2. 18.
Luke 10:1-16. 0. Seventy sent out, judgment on Chorazin, Tire, etc.—despising of Christ—despising Him who sends. M. 1. 22; Mk. 2. 1.
16
Matt. 18:1-14. 0. Children owned as regarded of God, Kingdom of Heaven of such, those like them great—warns against offenses. Mk. 2. 14; L. 2. 12.
Mark 10:17-27. 3. Young ruler loved, danger of riches, salvation possible to God. M. 2. 19; L. 4. 2.
Luke 10:17-21. 0. Best portion, names written in heaven—3. all given to Son, their eyes blessed who saw what they saw. M. 1. 22; Mk. 2. 5.
17
Matt. 18:15-35. 0. Church. Two or three met in Jesus' name take place of Synagogue, directions given, forgiveness in grace.
Mark 10:28-34. 3. Leaving all, hundred fold and eternal life—disciples follow amazed to Jerusalem, Jesus to be rejected—His place in resurrection. M. 2. 20; L. 4. 3.
Luke 10:25-37. 0. Lawyer's question on eternal life, neighbor, grace, good Samaritan.
18
Matt. 19:1-15. 1, 2. Natural relationship rests on divine ordinance, but something above, not universal, in marriage, question of divorce, in children. Mk. 2. 15.
Mark 10:35-45. 1, 2. Zebedee's sons—M. 2. 21 3. lowliness disciples' place. M. 2. 22; L. 4. 17.
Luke 10:38-42. 0. Mary hears His word—Martha cumbered.
19
Matt. 19:16-26. 3. Young man of upright amiable nature, but rests on it for goodness, danger of riches—salvation God's work—impossible to man. Mk. 2. 16; L. 4. 2.
Mark: Nothing.
20
Matt. 19:2727Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? (Matthew 19:27); 20:19. 3. Cross to be taken up, leaving all, fruit in regeneration, all grace, hiring of laborers, Jesus to be rejected, has his place in resurrection. Mk. 2. 17; L. 4. 3.
Luke 11:1515But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. (Luke 11:15), 26. 3. Blasphemy against Holy Spirit. Unclean spirit goes out—takes seven more. M. 2. 2; Mk. 1. 18.
21
Matt. 20:20-23. 1, 2. Zebedee's sons. Christ gives share in cross necessary place in the kingdom for those for whom prepared of Father. Mk. 2. 18.
22
Matt. 20:24-28. 3. Lowliness disciples' place. Mk. 2. 18; L. 4. 17.
Luke 11:33-36. 3. Light set on candlestick—0. but what is eye to receive it. M. 1. 10; Mk. 1. 19.
23
Luke 11:3737And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. (Luke 11:37), 54. 3. Judgment of Pharisees, lawyers. Scribes press Him. M. 4. 14; Mk. 4. 14; 2. 9.
Table 3
Line
Matthew
Mark
Luke
1
All this (in column 3) is either only in Luke or morsels from various parts of the history put morally together.
2
3
4
Luke 12:22-3422And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. 23The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. 24Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? 25And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 26If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? 27Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? 29And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. 30For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. 31But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. 32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. 34For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (Luke 12:22‑34) Not to be thoughtful, God their Father cares for disciples as precious—Father's good pleasure to give them the kingdom. M. 1. 10.
5
6
7
Luke 12:49-5949I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! 51Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: 52For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. 53The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 54And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. 55And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. 56Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? 57Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? 58When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. 59I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. (Luke 12:49‑59). Does not bring peace, time to be discerned by people. Adversary to be agreed with, else go into prison. M. 1. 21, 10.
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9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
(Column 3) Only in Luke.
Luke 15. Parables of lost sheep, piece of silver, prodigal son, grace seeking, receiving grace.
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Luke 16:1-181And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. 3Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 4I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. 5So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? 6And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. 7Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. 8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 9And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. 11If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? 13No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 14And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. 15And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. 16The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. 17And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. 18Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery. (Luke 16:1‑18). Grace reckoning on the future in use of present things. Unjust steward.
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Luke 17:20, 18:8. Judgment of Jerusalem in the days of the Son of Man like Noah and Lot, but God will hear His elect who cry. M. 4. 16; Mk. 4. 15.
Table 4
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Here history resumed.
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Luke 18:18-23. 3. Life by law if kept—young ruler—perfection—leave all and follow Christ. M. 2. 19; Mk. 2. 16.
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Luke 18:24-30. 3. Salvation possible with God—leaving all, more now and eternal life. M. 2. 19; Mk. 2. 10.
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Last scene begins.
Luke 18:31-34. 3. Son of man REJECTED—has His place in resurrection. M. 2. 20; Mk. 2. 17.
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Matt. 20:30-34. 3. Blind man going out of Jericho, Son of David. Mk. 4. 5; L. 4. 5.
Mark 10:46-52. 3. Blind man healed going out of Jericho, Son of David. M. 4. 5; L. 4. 5.
Luke 18:35-43. 3. Blind man near Jericho healed—Son of David. M. 4. 5; Mk. 4. 5.
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Matt. 21:1-11. 3. Rides into Jerusalem on the ass's colt. Mk. 4. 6; L. 4. 8.
Mark 11:1-11. 3. Rides into Jerusalem on ass's colt—(looks round). M. 4. 6; L. 4. 8.
Luke 19:1-10. 0. History of Zacchaeus.
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Matt. 21:12-16. 3. (Cleanses temple) (introduced not necessarily in order). Mk. 4. 8; L. 4. 9.
Mark 11:12-14. 1, 2. On the morrow curses fig-tree. M. 4. 8.
Luke 19:11-27. 0. Parable of nobleman gone to receive a Kingdom leaving ten pounds to ten servants, message after him, will judge His enemies.
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Matt. 21:17-22. 1, 2. Next morning curses fig-tree, faith can do everything. Mk. 4. 7, 8.
Luke 19:28-44. 3. Rides into Jerusalem on ass's colt. 0. Weeps over city, will not stop children. M. 4. 6; Mk. 4. 6.
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Matt. 21:23-27. 3. On question of authority, Baptism of John, whence? Mk. 4. 9; L. 4. 10.
Mark 11:27-33. 3. On question of authority. Baptism of John, whence?
Luke 19:45-48. 3. Cleanses temple. M. 4. 7; Mk. 4. 8.
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Matt. 21:28-46. 0. Sons sent into vineyard, 3. Fruit sought from husbandmen, destroys them. Mk. 4. 10; L. 4. 11.
Mark 12:1-12. 3. Fruit sought from husbandmen. M. 4. 10; L. 4. 11.
Luke 20:1-8. 3. On question of whence authority, Baptism of John, whence? M. 4. 9; Mk. 4. 9.
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Matt. 22:1-14. 1, 3. Marriage for the King's Son (invited in from highways). L. 3. 16.
Mark 12:13-27. 3. Herodians and Pharisees as to tribute—Sadducees, resurrection.
Luke 20:9-18. 3. Fruit sought from husbandmen. M. 4. 10; Mk. 4. 10.
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Matt. 22:15-40. 3. Herodians and Pharisees as to tribute—Sadducees, resurrection—Mk. 4. 11; L. 4. 12. 1, 2. Great commandments of law. Mk. 4. 12.
Mark 12:28-34. 1, 2. Great commandments of the law. M. 4. 12.
Luke 20:19-40. 3. Spies as to tribute to deliver Him to Governor—Sadducees as to resurrection. M. 4. 12; Mk. 4. 11.
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Matt. 22:41-46. 3. How is Christ David's Son? Mk. 4. 13; L. 4. 13.
Mark 12:35-37. 3. How is Christ David's son? M. 4. 13; L. 4. 13.
Luke 20:41-44. 3. How is Christ David's son? M. 4. 13; Mk. 4. 13.
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Matt. 23:1-33. 0. Disciples to mind scribes in Moses' chair, 1, 2. But woe to these Pharisees. Mk. 4. 14.
Mark 12:38-44. 3. Beware of scribes. 2, 3. Widows' mite true charity. M. 4. 14 (different) L. 4. 14.
Luke 20:45-47. 2, 3. Beware of scribes—widow's mite (21:1, 4.) Mk. 4. 14 (Matt. different).
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Matt. 23:34-39. 0. Such to be sent—O Jerusalem, Jerusalem—all blood on that generation.
Mark 13. 3. Jews—witness and judgment—Christ appears—watch. M. 4. 16; L. 4. 15.
Luke 21:5-38. 3. Jews—witness, Jerusalem surrounded, given up to Gentiles till, end of age, Christ appears, watch. M. 4. 16; Mk. 4. 15.
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Matt. 24, 25. 3. Jews—witness and judgment—Christ appears—watch. Mk. 1. 15; L. 4. 15. 0. Church—servants, virgins, talents—Gentiles—sheep & goats.
Mark 14:1-2. 3. After two days Passover—priests consult. M. 4. 18; L. 4. 16.
Luke 22:1-6. 3. Passover near, priests consult, Judas goes to them. M. 4. 18; Mk. 4. 16.
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Luke 22:7-30. 3. Eats passover, who greatest?—M. 4. 20; Mk. 4. 18. 1, 3. But to sit on thrones judging twelve tribes of Israel. M. 2. 10.
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Matt. 26:1-5. 3. After two days passover, Son of man betrayed, priests consult. Mk. 4. 16; L. 4. 16.
Mark 14:12-52. 3. Eats Passover, Peter's confidence, Gethsemane. M. 4. 20; L. 4. 17.
Luke 22:31-38. 0. Satan would sift, 3. Peter's confidence, to shift for themselves now without Him. M. 4. 20; Mk. 4. 18.
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Matt. 26:6-16. 1, 2. Woman anoints Him—Mk. 4. 17. 3. Judas covenants to betray. Mk. 4. 17; L. 4. 16.
Mark 14:53-72. 3. Before Caiaphas, etc.—Peter's denial. M. 4. 21; L. 4. 19.
Luke 22:39-71. 3. Gethsemane, High Priest's house, Peter's denial. M. 4. 20, 21; Mk. 4. 18, 19.
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Matt. 26:17-56. 3. Eats Passover—Peter's confidence—Gethsemane. Mk. 4. 18; L. 4. 17; L. 4. 18, 19.
Mark 15:1-15. 3. Brought before Pilate—given up on Jews' demand. M. 4. 22; L. 4. 20.
Luke 13:1-25. 3. Brought before Pilate, Herod, Pilate, given up to Jews. M. 4. 22; Mk. 4. 20.
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Matt. 26:57-75. 3. Before Caiaphas—Peter's denial of Him—wept. Mk. 4. 19; L. 4. 19.
Mark 15:16-41. 3. Crucified—veil rent—Centurion, women there. M. 5. 1; L. 4. 21.
Luke 23:26-49. 3. Let out and crucified between malefactors (one repents) women. M. 5. 1; Mk. 4. 21.
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Matt. 27:1-26. 3. Brought before Pilate, Judas brings back money—Potters' field—Jesus before Governor—given up on Jews' demand. Mk. 4. 20; L. 4. 20.
Mark 15:42-47. 3. Joseph places Him in the tomb—day of preparation. M. 5. 2; L. 4. 22.
Luke 23:50-56. 3. Joseph places Him in tomb, day of preparation. M. 5. 2; Mk. 4. 22.
Table 5
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Matt. 27:27-56. 3. He is crucified. Mk. 4. 21; L. 4. 21. 1, 2. The veil rent. Mk. 4. 21 0. Graves opened—Centurion—women there.
Mark 15:47. 3. Women at sepulcher. M. 5. 2, 6; L. 5. 1.
Luke 23:55-56. 3. Women at sepulcher to behold. M. 5. 2, 6; Mk. 5. 1.
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Matt. 27:57-61. 3. Joseph places His body in tomb—women at sepulcher. Mk. 4. 22; L. 4. 22; Mk. 5. 1; L. 5. 1.
Mark 16:1. 1, 2. Sabbath past, women come to see sepulcher. M. 5. 2.
Luke 24:1-3. 2, 3. First day of week, come to sepulcher very early (stone rolled away). Mk. 5. 3.
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Matt. 27:62-66. 0. Day after preparation—priests place a guard.
Mark 16:2-4. 2, 3. Early in morning come to see sepulcher, at rising of sun, see stone rolled away. L. 5. 2.
Luke 24:4-8. 3. Angels tell women He is risen as He said. M. 5. 6; Mk. 5. 4.
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Matt. 28:1. 1, 2. Close of Sabbath, Women come to Sepulcher. Mk. 5. 2.
Luke 24:9-12. 3. They return, tell disciples, Peter goes and departs wondering. M. 5. 7; Mk. 5. 5.
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Matt. 28:2-3. 0. Earthquake, Angel rolls back the stone.
Mark 16:8. 3. Flee from sepulcher. M. 5. 7; L. 5. 4.
Luke 24:13-35. 3. Interview with two going to Emmaus, opens Scripture, they return and find eleven. Mk. 5. 7.
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Matt. 28:4-7. 0. The guards tremble—3. Women reassured—Jesus going into Galilee. Mk. 5. 4; L. 5. 3.
Mark 16:9-11. 0. Jesus appears first to Mary Magdalene, she tells disciples. (See John's Gospel.)
Luke 24:36-43. 2, 3. Jesus appears in their midst and eats. Mk. 5. 7.
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Matt. 28:8. 3. Go to tell His disciples. Mk. 5. 5; L. 5. 4.
Mark 16:12-14. 2, 3. Appears to two going into the country, to eleven at meat. L. 5. 6, 5.
Luke 24:44-45. 0. Explains Scriptures and opens their understandings.
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Matt. 28:9-10. 0. Jesus meets the women, they are to say they would meet Him in Galilee where they were to go.
Mark 16:15-18. 0. Sends them all into the world to preach to every creature.
Luke 24:46-48. 0. How repentance and remission of sins was to be preached, beginning at Jerusalem.
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Matt. 28:11-15. 0. Guards take money to say He was stolen.
Mark 16:19. 2, 3. The Lord received up into heaven. L. 5. 10.
Luke 24:49. 0. To tarry in Jerusalem for power.
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Matt. 28:16-18. 0. Disciples go into Galilee.
Mark 16:20. 0. They go and preach everywhere, the Lord working with them.
Luke 24:50-51. 2, 3. Leads them to Bethany, while blessing them taken up to heaven. Mk. 5. 9.
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Matt. 28:19-20. 0. Mission founded on all power in heaven and earth given to them ( no ascension near Jerusalem).
Luke 24:52-53. 0. They worship, return to Jerusalem with joy, continually in Temple.