The book of the Bible describing Jesus' life, usually attributed to Matthew.
The Gospel of Matthew is usually the first book of the New Testament. Use this tag for any questions about it.
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What does it mean when Jesus say "Love your enemies" (Matthew 5:43-45)?
This always confused me. We read this in Matthew 5:43-45
Matthew 5:43-45 (NIV) - “You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be…
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What does inherit the earth mean in Matthew 5:5
I had a discussion with some friends last night about the meaning of the phrase "the meek will inherit the earth" in Matthew.
Matthew 5:5. NIV
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
There were a whole lot of different ideas…
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According to the Catholic Church about Matthew 5:18-19?
Matthew 5:18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth
disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen,
will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is
accomplished.
what happen to the Law after "everything…
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Why were Saints risen after the death of Jesus?
In Matthew Chapter 27, Verses 52-53 King James,
And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the Saints which slept
arose (53) And came out of the graves after His resurrection, and went
into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
This is…
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Jesus' power to forgive sins and to cure the sick
If one is to answer this question which Jesus posed to the scribes : "..For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven ', or to say 'Rise and walk' ?... "(Matt. 9:5) one would opt in favor of the former for an answer. But, Jesus appears to…
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What do most Christians think about the Massacre of the Innocents and the claim in Matthew 27:53 that many people were resurrected with Jesus?
The Gospel of Matthew makes two rather outrageous (I can't think of a better word) claims: The Massacre of the Innocents and that many people were resurrected along with Jesus and walked to Jerusalem and appeared to many (Matthew 27:53).
By the way,…
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Enemy in Matthew 5:43?
Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor
and hate your enemy.’
Two things that I would like to know :
A. Jack punches Jay.
Then in the point of view of Jay, Jack is his enemy
Instead of Jay hates Jack then punches…
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