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The Four Gospels Comparison, Sources: https://owlcation…
The Four Gospels Comparison
Authors
Matthew- Jewish tax collector, apostle
Mark- Disciple of Peter, cousin of Barnabas
Luke- Gentile, companion of Paul, physician, also wrote the book of Acts
John- Inner circle of Jesus' disciples, fisherman, also writer of the book Revelation
Audience
Matthew- Hebrews
Mark- Romans/Gentiles
Luke- Greeks
John- Christians
Focus
Present- Mark
Past- Matthew
Future- Luke
Eternity- John
Goal
Tradition- Matthew
Domination- Mark
Sophistication- Luke
Revalation- John
Authority of Book
Matthew- Commands
Mark- Caesar
Luke- Culture
John- Christ
% Spoken by Christ
Matthew- 60%
Mark- 42%
Luke- 50%
John- 50%
Historical Context
Mark- Christians were experiencing persecution in Rome
Luke- Written when the persecution of Jews and Christians was intensifying
John- Jewish leaders banned Christians from the synagogue
Matthew- Written after Romans had destroyed all of Jerusalem
Date Written
Mark- 65-70 CE
Luke- 80-85 CE
Matthew- 75-80 CE
John- 90-110 CE
Writers Style
Matthew- Teacher
Mark- Storyteller
Luke- Historian
John- Theologian
Theme
John- The diety of Christ, eternal life
Luke- Salvation is for everyone
Mark- The deeds and miricles of Jesus; Christ as a suffering servant
Matthew- Christ is the king and promised Messiah
Unique to the book
Luke- Salvation of the thief on the cross by Jesus and the prodigal son story
Mark- Focuses on works over words
John- The "I am" statements, Water to wine, and the raising of lazuras
Matthew- Sermon on the Mount and Christ as a child
Intended audience
Mark- Gentiles and Roman believers
Luke- Written to Theophilus
Matthew- Jews and Jewish converts, those familiar with prophecy
John- Unbelievers so they can find eternal life
Sources:
https://owlcation.com/humanities/Comparing-the-Gospels-Matthew-Mark-Luke-and-John
https://www.so4j.com/harmony-of-the-gospels-of-jesus-in-the-bible/