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- Matthew 1:1
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This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:
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- Matthew 1:16
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and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
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- Matthew 1:18
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This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
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- Matthew 1:21
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She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
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- Matthew 1:25
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But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.
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- Matthew 2:1
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After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
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- Matthew 3:13
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At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.
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- Matthew 3:15
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“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
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- Matthew 3:16
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As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.
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- Matthew 4:1
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Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
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- Matthew 4:7
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Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
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- Matthew 4:10
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“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”
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- Matthew 4:17
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From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
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- Matthew 7:28
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When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
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- Matthew 8:4
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Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”
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- Matthew 8:10
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When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
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- Matthew 8:13
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Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.
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- Matthew 8:14
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When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever.
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- Matthew 8:18
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When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.
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- Matthew 8:20
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Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
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- Matthew 8:22
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But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”
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- Matthew 8:34
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Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.
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- Matthew 9:2
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Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”
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- Matthew 9:4
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But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
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- Matthew 9:9
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As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.
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- Matthew 9:10
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Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.
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- Matthew 9:15
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Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.
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- Matthew 9:19
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So Jesus got up and went with him, along with His disciples.
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- Matthew 9:22
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Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.
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- Matthew 9:23
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When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd.
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- Matthew 9:27
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As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”
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- Matthew 9:28
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After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.
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- Matthew 9:30
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And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!”
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- Matthew 9:35
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Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.
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- Matthew 10:5
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These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.
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- Matthew 11:1
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After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.
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- Matthew 11:4
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Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:
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- Matthew 11:7
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As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?
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- Matthew 11:25
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At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
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- Matthew 12:1
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At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them.
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- Matthew 12:15
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Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,
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- Matthew 13:1
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That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea.
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- Matthew 13:34
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Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable.
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- Matthew 13:53
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When Jesus had finished these parables, He withdrew from that place.
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- Matthew 13:57
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And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
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- Matthew 14:1
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At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
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- Matthew 14:12
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Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.
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- Matthew 14:13
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When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.
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- Matthew 14:16
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“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
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- Matthew 14:27
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But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
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