New Testament
Matthew (KJV)
28 chapters. Choose a chapter to read the full King James text with a short summary.
- Matthew 1: Jesus came to save us from our sins. His name says who He is and what He came to do.
- Matthew 2: The wise men traveled far to worship Jesus. Give Him your best and your worship.
- Matthew 3: At His baptism the Father, Son and Holy Spirit were all present. Repentance prepares the heart for Jesus.
- Matthew 4: Jesus defeated temptation with God's Word. Know Scripture well enough to stand on it.
- Matthew 5: Let your light shine so people see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 6: Put God's kingdom first, and trust your Father with the rest. Worry adds nothing.
- Matthew 7: Hearing Jesus isn't enough; build your life by doing what He says.
- Matthew 8: Even the winds and the sea obey Jesus. Bring Him your storms.
- Matthew 9: Pray for workers in God's harvest, and be willing to be one.
- Matthew 10: You are worth more than many sparrows. God's care removes the fear of people.
- Matthew 11: Jesus invites the weary to come to Him. His yoke is easy and His burden light.
- Matthew 12: Doing God's will makes you part of Jesus' family.
- Matthew 13: Be good soil: hear God's Word, understand it and let it bear fruit.
- Matthew 14: When you start to sink, cry out to Jesus. He reaches out His hand.
- Matthew 15: Humble, persistent faith moves the heart of Jesus. Keep asking.
- Matthew 16: Who do you say Jesus is? That answer shapes everything.
- Matthew 17: The Father's command is simple: listen to Jesus.
- Matthew 18: God forgave us an unpayable debt. Forgive others from your heart.
- Matthew 19: Salvation is impossible for us, but with God all things are possible.
- Matthew 20: Jesus came to serve and give His life for us. True greatness serves others.
- Matthew 21: Welcome Jesus as King, and let His house be a house of prayer.
- Matthew 22: Everything God asks comes down to love for Him and love for others.
- Matthew 23: Jesus longs to gather people to Himself. Don't let pride or hypocrisy keep you away.
- Matthew 24: Live ready for Jesus' return. Be found faithful in what He's given you to do.
- Matthew 25: Serving people in need is serving Jesus Himself.
- Matthew 26: Jesus surrendered His will to the Father for us. Peter's failure wasn't the end of his story.
- Matthew 27: The torn veil means the way to God is open through Jesus' death.
- Matthew 28: He is risen! And He sends us to make disciples, promising to be with us always.