Matthew Chapters - KJV Bible
Matthew's Gospel, written by the former tax collector and apostle, presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the long-awaited Messiah-King of Israel. Structured around five great discourses (including the Sermon on the Mount in chapters 5-7), Matthew Bible chapters contain more Old Testament quotations than any other Gospel, beginning with a royal genealogy tracing Jesus' lineage through David and Abraham. Matthew's Gospel was designed for a Jewish audience and emphasizes that Jesus came not to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to fulfill them completely, offering the kingdom of heaven to all who repent and believe.
About Matthew
Matthew is the fortieth book of the Bible and the first Gospel, written by the apostle Matthew (also called Levi, the former tax collector) around AD 50-70 and spanning 28 chapters. Matthew's Gospel was written primarily for a Jewish audience, presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the long-awaited Messiah, the new Moses and David. It opens with a genealogy tracing Jesus' lineage from Abraham through David and contains more quotations from the Old Testament than any other Gospel. Major themes include the Kingdom of Heaven, the teachings of Jesus as the authoritative interpreter of the law, discipleship, the universal scope of the gospel, and the church's mission to all nations. Key chapters include Matthew 5-7 (the Sermon on the Mount), Matthew 16 (Peter's confession and the promise of the church), Matthew 24-25 (the Olivet Discourse on the end times), and Matthew 28 (the Great Commission). Famous verses include Matthew 28:19-20 -- Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit -- and Matthew 5:3 -- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew KJV Bible study is foundational for understanding Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel's entire story. Read the Book of Matthew online here in full.