Bible Question: I find that after Matthew is Mark. It seems to say the same events that I hvae read in Matthew. Why is it repeating the same story? |
Bible Answer: Hi Grovy welcome to the forum. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines 'synoptic' as: 3) presenting or taking the same or common view; specifically often capitalized : of or relating to the first three Gospels of the New Testament For this reason you may see many similarities in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Remember all four gospels were reporting on the same person, during the same time span. (mainly about a 3.5 year span) They were all authored by God as His Holy Spirit inspired four different individuals. Matthew wrote about Jesus the King. Mark wrote about Jesus the servant. Luke wrote about Jesus the man. John's gospel has less in common with the others, but there still are some similarities as John wrote about the deity of Jesus as Lord. |