But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33 KJV
About the Book of Matthew
Matthew opens the New Testament with a life of Jesus aimed especially at readers who knew the Jewish scriptures. It begins with a family tree running back to Abraham and David and keeps pointing to Old Testament promises fulfilled. Its centrepiece is five great blocks of teaching, including the Sermon on the Mount. It ends with the resurrection and a commission to make disciples of every nation, tying Israel's story to the whole world.
- Testament: New Testament
- Genre: Gospel
- Chapters: 28
- Verses: 1,071
Who Wrote Matthew, and When?
Author: Traditionally attributed to Matthew, the tax collector who became one of the twelve apostles.
When it was written: Probably between about AD 60 and 85.
Main Themes in Matthew
- Jesus as promised king
- The kingdom's way of life
- Discipleship to all nations
A Key Verse: Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
In the middle of the Sermon on the Mount it states the priority Jesus asks his followers to adopt.
Reading Tip
Matthew was widely used in the early church and stands first in the New Testament, perhaps because of its links to the Old Testament. Its five teaching sections are often compared with the five books of Moses. Use the randomizer above to land on a verse in Matthew, then press Show context to read the verses around it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Matthew?
Matthew has 28 chapters and 1,071 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Matthew?
Author: Traditionally attributed to Matthew, the tax collector who became one of the twelve apostles. When it was written: Probably between about AD 60 and 85.
What is Matthew about?
Matthew opens the New Testament with a life of Jesus aimed especially at readers who knew the Jewish scriptures. It begins with a family tree running back to Abraham and David and keeps pointing to Old Testament promises fulfilled. Its centrepiece is five great blocks of teaching, including the Sermon on the Mount. It ends with the resurrection and a commission to make disciples of every nation, tying Israel's story to the whole world.
Can I get a random verse from only Matthew?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Matthew only. Every one of its 1,071 verses has an equal chance.