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Coincidences Recorded in the Gospels

THESE lists are collated with the simple idea of pointing out in each gospel where the same event may have been recorded. We say may be recorded, because very similar events may have occurred at different times which are now supposed to be the same. Any one comparing the gospels must soon be convinced that some of the writers, at times at least, depart from the chronological order of the events as well as of the discourses, in order to group them together morally. The special teaching of each gospel is in this way much more effectively exhibited. * (* See the Four Gospels, page 107.)

It is judged that in the Gospel of Mark the chronological order has been more observed than in either of the others. The Gospel of John being so very different from the other three (called the Synoptical Gospels because they give a more complete order of events) only a few references to it are given, and these may not always be correctly placed. In the tables an attempt has also been made to record, in their order, the districts visited by the Lord, though all of them may not be placed strictly chronologically. There are three passages in Luke that are difficult to arrange. In chapter 9:51, 52, we read that, " It came to pass when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before his face;" and at a village in Samaria. He was not received because His face was turned toward Jerusalem. This seems to speak of the Lord’s last visit to Jerusalem; but in chapter 13:22 we read that He went through the cities and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem; and in chapter 17: 2," It came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee." Some refer all these three passages to the Lord’s last visit; others suppose they refer to two visits; and again others believe that three visits are referred to. Now, between the Feast of Tabernacles and the Feast of Dedication there are only two months, and this does not seem to leave time enough for the tour named in chapter 13: 22 to have taken place, seeing that the Lord visited Bethany after the Feast of Tabernacles. (Luke 10:38-42.) From the Feast of Dedication to the last Passover, there occurs a period of four months, which allows time for another visit to Galilee, according to Matthew 19:1 and Luke 17:2. This latter passage may mean that the Lord passed between Samaria and Galilee (for if one came from the north it would be said " through Galilee and Samaria "), and then crossed the Jordan into Peræa. (Mark 10:1). He traveled southward and again crossed the Jordan near Jericho. It is obvious that Luke 17:2 refers to the Lord’s last visit to Jerusalem, and it is possible that the other two passages should be assigned to the same.

To THE FIRST PASSOVER IN THE LORD’S MINISTRY.	Matt.	Mark.	Luke.	John.
Genealogies of Jesus......	Matthew 1:1-17		Luke 3:23-38
Birth of John foretold to Zacharias			Luke 1:5-25
Birth of Jesus foretold to Mary...			Luke 1:26-38
Mary’s visit to Elizabeth...			Luke 1:39-56
Birth of John the Baptist...			Luke 1:57-80
An angel appears to Joseph...	Matthew 1:18-24
Birth of Jesus Christ......	Matthew 1:25		Luke 2:17
Visit of the Shepherds.....			Luke 2:8-20
Circumcision of Jesus...			Luke 2:21
Presentation in the temple...			Luke 2:22-38
Visit of the Magi......	Matthew 2:1-12
Flight into Egypt and return...	Matthew 2:13-23
Jesus with the doctors in the temple..,			Luke 2:46-52
Ministry of John the Baptist...	Matthew 3:1-12	Mark 1:1-8	Luke 3:1-18
Baptism of Jesus......	Matthew 3:13-17	Mark 1:9-11	Luke 3:21-22
The temptation of Jesus.	Matthew 4:13-17	Mark 1:12-13	Luke 4:1-13
Testimony of John to Jesus and its effects.........				John 1:19-51
Miracle of water made wine, Cana				John 2:1-2
Jesus visits Capernaum...				John 2:12
FROM THE FIRST PASSOVER.
Jesus cleanses the temple
Jerusalem				John 2:13
John imprisoned: Jesus leaves for Galilee........	Matthew 4:12	Mark 1:14	Luke 4:14	John 4:43-45
Jesus with the woman of Samaria				John 4:4-42
In the synagogue at Nazareth...			Luke 4:16-30
Call of Andrew, Simon, James, and John... Sea of Galilee	Matthew 4:18-22	Mark 1:16-20	Luke 5:1-2
Demoniac cured... Capernaum		Mark 1:21-28	Luke 4:31-37
Peter’s wife’s mother and others healed....	Matthew 8:14-17	Mark 1:29-34	Luke 4:38-41
Circuit of Jesus throughout Galilee...	Matthew 4:23-25	Mark 1:38-39	Luke 4:43-44
Jesus heals a leper......	Matthew 8:14	Mark 1:40-45	Luke 5:12-15
He heals a paralytic Capernaum	Matthew 9:18	Mark 2:1-12	Luke 5:17-26
Call of Matthew (Levi)	Matthew 9:9	Mark 2:13-14	Luke 5:27-28
FROM THE SECOND PASSOVER.
Miracle at Bethesda Jerusalem				John 5:1-47
The corn fields: Jesus Lord of the Sabbath On a tour	Matthew 12:1-8	Mark 2:23-28	Luke 6:1-5
The withered hand healed, Galilee	Matthew 12:9-14	Mark 3:1-6	Luke 6:6-11
Jesus withdraws and heals many	Matthew 12:15	Mark 3:7-12
He retires to a mountain...			Luke 6:12
The twelve apostles appointed...	Matthew 10:1-4	Mark 3:13-19	Luke 6:13-16
The sermon on the mount...	Matthew 5:1; Matthew 8:1		Luke 6:20-49
Jesus heals the centurion’s servant
Capernaum	Matthew 8:5-13		Luke 7:1-10
The widow’s son raised Nain			Luke 7:11-17
John sends his disciples to Jesus
Galilee	Matthew 11:2-19		Luke 7:18-35
The cities upbraided......	Matthew 11:20-24
Simon and the woman that was a sinner...			Luke 7:36-50
Second circuit throughout Galilee...			Luke 8:13
Jesus judged to be beside Himself		Mark 3:20-21
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit	Matthew 12:24-37	Mark 3:22-30	Luke 11:14-23
Disciples esteemed before natural ties.........	Matthew 12:46-50	Mark 3:31-35	Luke 8:19-21
Woes upon the scribes, Pharisees, and lawyers......			Luke 11:37-54
Disciples and the people instructed			Luke 12:1-59
Call to repentance: barren fig-tree			Luke 13:1-9
Various parables Sea of Galilee	Matthew 13:1-53	Mark 4:1-34.	Luke 8:4-18. Luke 13:18-21
Jesus crosses the sea in a storm	Matthew 8:18-27	Mark 4:35-41	Luke 8:22-25
The demoniacs cured Gadara	Matthew 8:28-34	Mark 5:1-20	Luke 8:26-40
Jairus’ daughter raised: woman with issue of blood Galilee	Matthew 9:18-26	Mark 5:21-43	Luke 8:41-46
Jesus heals two blind men: a dumb spirit cast out	Matthew 9:27-34
Jesus despised as the carpenter’s son Nazareth	Matthew 13:54-58	Mark 6:1-6
Third circuit round the villages...	Matthew 9:35	Mark 6:6
Jesus sends out the twelve...	Matthew 10:1-42	Mark 6:7-13	Luke 9:1-6
Death of John the Baptist...	Matthew 14:6-12;	Mark 6:21-29
Herod fears John has arisen...	Matthew 14:1-2	Mark 6:14-16	Luke 9:7-9
The twelve apostles return		Mark 6:30-31	Luke 9:10
Five thousand fed.. Bethsaida
(Julias)	Matthew 14:13-21	Mark 6:32-44	Luke 9:10-17	John 6:11-14
Jesus walks on the sea...	Matthew 14:22-33	Mark 6:45-52		John 6:15-21
Many healed by touching Him
Gennesaret	Matthew 14:34-36	Mark 6:52-56
Jesus the living bread Capernaum				John 6:22-65
Peter’s confession...				John 6:66-69
FROM THE THIRD PASSOVER.
Judgment on tradition, and on the Pharisees and scribes
Capernaum	Matthew 15:1-20	Mark 7:1-23
The daughter of a Syrophenician woman healed Coasts of Tire and Sidon	Matthew 15:21-28	Mark 7:24-30
Hearing and speech restored
East of the Sea of Galilee	Matthew 15:29-31	Mark 7:31-37
Four thousand fed......	Matthew 15:32-38	Mark 8:1-9
The Pharisees and Sadducees again ask a sign... Dalmanutha	Matthew 16:1-4	Mark 8:10-12
Jesus crosses the lake: cautions against the leaven of the Pharisees, Sadducees, &c...	Matthew 16:5-12	Mark 8:13-21
Blind man healed Bethsaida(Julias)		Mark 8:22-26
Peter confesses Jesus to be Christ
Region of Cæsarea Philippi	Matthew 16:13-20	Mark 8:27-30	Luke 9:18-21
Jesus foretells His death: rebukes Peter...	Matthew 16:21-28	Mark 8:31-38	Luke 9:22-27
On the mount of transfiguration	Matthew 17:1-13	Mark 9:1-13	Luke 9:28-36
A deaf and dumb spirit cast out	Matthew 17:14-21	Mark 9:14-29	Luke 9:37-43
Jesus again speaks of His death
and resurrection Galilee	Matthew 17:22-23	Mark 9:30-32	Luke 9:43-45
Miracle to pay the tribute..	Matthew 17:24-27
Jesus sets a child in their midst,
with teachings thereon...	Matthew 18:1-14	Mark 9:33-50	Luke 9:46-50
The church: two or three met in Jesus’ name. A forgiving spirit enjoined......	Matthew 18:15-35
... The seventy sent out...			Luke 10:1-12
The cities upbraided...			Luke 10:13-16
Jesus at the feast of Tabernacles
Jerusalem				John 7:2-5.
The woman taken in adultery...				John 8:1-3
A man born blind cured				John 9:1-4
The seventy return.....			Luke 10:17-24
The lawyer’s question on eternal life...			Luke 10:25-29
Parable of the good Samaritan...			Luke 10:30; Luke 10:37
Jesus with Martha and Mary
Bethany			Luke 10:38-42
The feast of Dedication Jerusalem				John 10:22-38
Jesus retires beyond the Jordan...				John 10:39-42
he raising of Lazarus Bethany				John 11:1-46
The Sanhedrim seek the life of Jesus: He retires to Ephraim, near the desert.....				John 11:47-54
(Jesus leaves Ephraim and goes again into Galilee: cf. Matthew 19:1; Luke 17:11.)
A woman afflicted 18 years made straight...			Luke 13:10-17
Jesus in a Pharisee’s house			Luke 14:1-14
The great supper...			Luke 14:15-24
Parable of the lost sheep, the lost piece of money, and the prodigal son...			Luke 15:1-32
Parable of the unjust steward...			Luke 16:1-13
Parable of the rich man and Lazarus....			Luke 16:19-31
Jesus passes through Samaria and Galilee on His last journey to Jerusalem..			Luke 17:11
The ten lepers cleansed...			Luke 17:12-19
Parable of the unjust judge...			Luke 18:18
Parable of the Pharisee and publican......			Luke 18:9-14
Jesus goes into Pevœa.....	Matthew 19:1	Mark 10:1
Jesus questioned as to divorce...	Matthew 19:3-12	Mark 10:2-12
He blesses the children......	Matthew 19:13-15	Mark 10:13-16	Luke 18:15-17
The rich young man asks as to eternal life......	Matthew 19:16-30	Mark 10:17-31	Luke 18:18-30
Parable of the laborers..	Matthew 20:1-16
The request of James and John..	Matthew 20:20-28	Mark 10:35-45
The blind cured near Jericho...	Matthew 20:29-34	Mark 10:46-52	Luke 18:35-43
Jesus visits Zacchæus......			Luke 19:1-10
Parable of the pounds...			Luke 19:11-27
FROM THE THIRD PASSOVER.	MATT.	MARK.	LUKE.	JOHN.
Six days before the Passover, Jesus at Bethany...				John 12:1
Triumphal entry into Jerusalem...	Matthew 21:1-11	Mark 11:1-11	Luke 19:29-44	John 12:12-19
The barren fig-tree cursed...	Matthew 21:17-22	Mark 11:12-14
Jesus cleanses the temple the second time......	Matthew 21:12-16	Mark 11:15-19	Luke 19:45-46
The fig-tree withered.....	Matthew 21:20-22	Mark 11:20-26
Questions of authority and of John’s baptism......	Matthew 21:23-27	Mark 11:27-33	Luke 20:1-8
Sons sent into the vineyard...	Matthew 21:28-32
Fruit sought from husbandmen...	Matthew 21:33-46	Mark 12:1-12	Luke 20:9-18
Marriage of the King’s son...	Matthew 22:1-14
Question of the Herodians and Pharisees as to paying tribute	Matthew 22:15-22	Mark 12:13-17	Luke 20:20-26
Sadducees and the resurrection...	Matthew 22:23-33	Mark 12:18-27	Luke 20:27-40
Great commandment of the law...,22.	Matthew 22:34-40	Mark 12:28-34
How is Christ David’s son and David’s Lord......	Matthew 22:41-46	Mark 12:35-37	Luke 20:41-44
The scribes and Pharisees de- denounced with woes...	Matthew 23:1-36	Mark 12:38-40	Luke 20:45-47
The widow’s mite......		Mark 12:41-44	Luke 21:1-4
Jesus leaves the temple and foretells its destruction. His second coming, &c....	Matthew 24:1-51	Mark 13:1-37	Luke 21:5-36
Parable of the ten virgins...	Matthew 25:1-13
Parable of the talents......	Matthew 25:14-30
Judgment of the living nations...	Matthew 25:31-46
The rulers conspire to kill Jesus...	Matthew 26:1-5	Mark 14:1-2	Luke 22:1-2
Mary anoints Jesus Bethany	Matthew 26:6-13	Mark 14:3-9		John 12:2-8
Judas covenants to betray Jesus...	Matthew 26:14-16	Mark 14:10-11	Luke 22:3-6
THE LAST PASSOVER.
Jesus keeps the Passover,
Jerusalem	Matthew 26:17-25	Mark 14:12-21	Luke 22:7-18	John 13:1-38.
Jesus washes His disciples’ feet...				John 13:1-38.
The Lord’s supper......	Matthew 26:26-29	Mark 14:22-25	Luke 22:19-20
Jesus discourses with His disciples				John 14:16-31
The prayer of Jesus.....				John 17:1-26.
Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane	Matthew 26:30-56.	Mark 14:26-52	Luke 22:39-53	John 18:1-11
Jesus before Annas and Caiaphas.
Peter’s denial......	Matthew 26:57-75.	Mark 14:53-72	Luke 22:54-71	John 18:12-27
Jesus before Pilate and Herod...	Matthew 27:1-31	Mark 15:1-20	Luke 23:1-26	John 18:28-40 John 19:1-15
The crucifixion......	Matthew 27:32-50	Mark 15:21-38	Luke 23:27-46	John 19:16-30
Events on the day of the crucifixion...	Matthew 27:51-61	Mark 15:39-47	Luke 23:47-56	John 19:31-42
AFTER THE CRUCIFIXION.	MATT.	MARK.	LUKE,	JOHN.
Friday Evening.
The women begin to prepare spices			Luke 23:56
The Sabbath
The body in the sepulcher: The women rest......			Luke 23:56
Saturday Evening.
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary come to the sepulcher	Matthew 28:2
They return and finish their preparations		Mark 16:1
Sunday.
Resurrection, earthquake, stone removed	Matthew 28:2
While yet dark, Mary Magdalene comes to the sepulcher...				John 20:1
Returns and tells Peter and John the Lord is taken away...				John 20:2
Women at the sepulcher very early		Mark 16:2-4	Luke 24:1-3
Two angels tell them Jesus is risen	Matthew 28:5-7	Mark 16:5-6	Luke 24:4-8
They go to tell the disciples...	Matthew 28:8	Mark 16:7-8	Luke 24:9-11
Peter and John go to the sepulcher			Luke 24:12	John 20:3-9
Peter and John return: Mary remains...				John 20:10-13
Jesus reveals Himself to Mary...		Mark 16:9		John 20:14-16
He sends her to the disciples...		Mark 16:10-11		John 20:17-18
Jesus meets the women...	Matthew 28:9-10
the watch report what happened	Matthew 28:11-15
Jesus reveals Himself to Peter (1 Corinthians 15:5)			Luke 24:34
Revealed to two going to Emmaus		Mark 16:12-13	Luke 24:13-35
Revealed to the eleven...		Mark 16:14-18	Luke 24:36-49	John 20:19-21
Second Sunday.
Jesus again appears to His disciples.........				John 20:26-29
Jesus appears at the sea of Tiberias....				John 21:1-2
Appears to five hundred brethren (1 Corinthians 15:6)
Jesus seen by James (1 Corinthians 15:7)
Jesus meets all the apostles (1 Corinthians 15:7)	Matthew 28:16-20
The ascension at Bethany (Acts 1:4-9)		Mark 16:19-20	Luke 24:50-53

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