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Harmony of the Four Gospels

Harmony of the Four Gospels | Comparison of the Four Gospels in the Bible

Comparison of the Four Gospels in the Bible

 

 

Harmony of the Gospels of Jesus in the Bible - shows the Comparisons of the Four Gospels of Jesus Christ in the Bible.

All Four Gospels in the Bible that tell the story of Jesus Christ -- Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John -- stand alone, emphasizing a unique aspect of Jesus' life. But when these are blended into one complete account, or Harmonized, we gain new insights about the life of Christ. This Harmony combines the Four Gospels into a single chronological account of Christ's life on earth. It includes every Chapter and Verse of each Gospel, leaving nothing out. The Harmony is divided into 250 events.

 

Comparison of the Four Gospels

Jesus Is:

MATTHEW
Promised King

MARK
Servant of God

LUKE
Son of Man

JOHN
Son of God

ORIGINAL READERS:

Jews

Gentiles, Romans

Greeks

Christians throughout the world

SIGNIFICANT THEMES: 

Jesus is the Messiah because He fulfilled Old Testament prophecy

Jesus backed up His words with action

Jesus was God but also fully human

Belief in Jesus is required for Salvation

WRITERS STYLE:

Teacher

Storyteller

Historian

Theologian

GREATEST EMPASSIS:

Jesus' Sermons & Words

Jesus' Miracles & Actions

Jesus' Humanity

The Principles of Jesus' Teaching

—Life Application Bible

 

 

BIRTH & PREPARATION— JESUS

MATTHEW

MARK

LUKE
JOHN
1

Luke's purpose in writing

Lk 1:1-4

 
2

God became a human being

John 1:1-18

3

The ancestors of Jesus

Matt 1:17

 

Lk 3:23-38

 
4

An Angel promises the birth of John to Zechariah

Lk 1:5-25

 
5

An Angel promises the birth of Jesus to Mary

Lk 1:26-38

 
6

Mary visits Elizabeth

Lk 1:39-56

 
7

John the Baptist is born

Lk 1:57-80

 
8

An angel appears to Joseph

Matt 1:18-25

 
9

Jesus is born in Bethlehem

Luke 2:1-7

 
10

Shepherds visit Jesus

Luke 2:8-20

 
11

Mary & Joseph bring Jesus to the temple

Lk 2:21-40

 
12

Visitors arrive from eastern lands

Matt 2:1-12

 
13

The escape to Egypt

Matt 2:13-18

 
14

The return to Nazareth

Matt 2:19-23

 
15

Jesus speaks with the religious teachers

Lk 2:41-52

 
16

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus

Matt 3:1-12

Mark 1:1-8

Lk 3:1-18

 
17

John baptizes Jesus

Matt 3:13-17

Mark 1:9-11

Lk 3:21-22

 
18

Satan tempts Jesus in the desert

Matt 4:1-11

Mark 1:12-13

Lk 4:1-13

 
19

John the Baptist declares his mission

Jn 1:19-28

20

John the Baptist proclaims Jesus as the Messiah

Jn 1:29-34

21

The first disciples follow Jesus

Jn 1:35-51

22

Jesus turns water into wine

John 2:1-12

   

MESSAGE & MINISTRY— JESUS

MATTHEW

MARK

LUKE
JOHN
         
23

Jesus clears the temple

Jn 2:13-25

24

Nicodemus visits Jesus at night

John 3:1-21

25

John the Baptist tells more about Jesus

Jn 3:22-36

26

Herod puts John in prison

Lk 3:19-20

 
27

Jesus talks to a woman at the well

John 4:1-26

28

Jesus tells about the spiritual harvest

Jn 4:27-38

29

Many Samaritans believe in Jesus

Jn 4:39-42

30

Jesus preaches in Galilee

Matt 4:12-17

Mark 1:14-15

Lk 4:14-15

Jn 4:43-45

31

Jesus heals a Government official's son

Jn 4:46-54

32

Jesus is rejected at Nazareth

Lk 4:16-30

 
33

Four fishermen follow Jesus

Matt 4:18-22

Mark 1:16-20

 
34

Jesus teaches with great Authority

Mark 1:21-28

Lk 4:31-37

 
35

Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law & many others

Matt 8:14-17

Mark 1:29-34

Lk 4:38-41

 
36

Jesus Preaches throughout Galilee

Matt 4:23-25

Mark 1:35-39

Lk 4:42-44

 
37

Jesus provides a Miraculous catch of fish

Luke 5:1-11

 
38

Jesus heals a man with Leprosy

Matt 8:1-4

Mark 1:40-45

Lk 5:12-16

 
39

Jesus heals a paralyzed man

Matt 9:1-8

Mark 2:1-12

Lk 5:17-26

 
40

Jesus eats with Sinners at Matthew's house

Matt 9:9-13

Mark 2:13-17

Lk 5:27-32

 
41

Religious leaders ask Jesus about fasting

Matt 9:14-17

Mark 2:18-22

Lk 5:33-39

 
42

Jesus heals a lame man by the pool

John 5:1-15

43

Jesus claims to be God's Son

Jn 5:16-30

44

Jesus supports his Claim

Jn 5:31-47

45

Disciples pick wheat on Sabbath

Matt 12:1-8

Mark 2:23-28

Luke 6:1-5

 
46

Jesus heals a man's hand on the Sabbath

Matt 12:9-14

Mark 3:1-6

Luke 6:6-11

 
47

Large crowds follow Jesus

Mt 12:15-21

Mark 3:7-12

 
48

Jesus selects the twelve disciples

Mark 3:13-19

Lke 6:12-16

 
49

Jesus gives the Beatitudes

Matt 5:1-12

Lk 6:17-26

 
50

Jesus teaches about Salt & Light

Matt 5:13-16

 
51

Jesus teaches about the Law

Matt 5:17-20

 
52

Jesus teaches about Anger

Matt 5:21-26

 
53

Jesus teaches about Lust

Matt 5:27-30

 
54

Jesus teaches about Divorce

Matt 5:31,32

 
55

Jesus teaches about Vows

Matt 5:33-37

 
56

Jesus teaches about retaliation

Matt 5:38-42

 
57

Jesus teaches about Loving Enemies

Matt 5:43-48

Lk 6:27-36

 
58

Jesus teaches about giving to the Needy

Matt 6:1-4

 
59

Jesus teaches about Prayer

Matt 6:5-15

 
60

Jesus teaches about Fasting

Matt 6:16-18

 
61

Jesus teaches about Money

Matt 6:19-24

 
62

Jesus teaches about Worry

Matt 6:25-34

 
63

Jesus teaches about Criticizing Others

Matt 7:1-6

Lk 6:37-42

 
64

Jesus teaches about Asking, Seeking, Knocking

Matt 7:7-12

 
65

Jesus teaches about the way to Heaven

Matt 7:13-14

 
66

Jesus teaches about Fruit in people's lives

Matt 7:15-20

Lk 6:43-45

 
67

Jesus teaches about building house on Rock vs Sand

Matt 7:21-29

Lk 6:46-49

 
68

A Roman centurion demonstrates faith

Matt 8:5-13

Lk 7:1-10

 
69

Jesus raises a widow's son from the dead

Lk 7:11-17

 
70

Jesus eases John's doubt

Matt 11:1-19

Lk 7:18-35

 
71

Jesus promises rest for the soul

Matt 11:20-30

 
72

A sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet

Lk 7:36-50

 
73

Women accompany Jesus and the disciples

Luke 8:1-3

 
74

Pharisees say Jesus is under Satan's power

Matt 12:22-37

Mark 3:20-30

 
75

Religious leaders ask Jesus for a miracle

Matt 12:38-45

 
76

Jesus describes his true family

Matt 12:46-50

Mark 3:31-35

Lk 8:19-21

 
77

Jesus tells the parable of the four soils

Matt 13:1-9

Mark 4:1-9

Luke 8:4-8

 
78

Jesus explains the Parable of the Four Soils

Matt 13:10-23

Mark 4:10-25

Luke 8:9-18

 
79

Jesus tells the parable of the growing Seed

Mark 4:26-29

 
80

Jesus tells the parable of the Weeds

Matt 13:24-30

 
81

Jesus tells the parable of the Mustard Seed

Matt 13:31-32

Mark 4:30-34

 
82

Jesus tells the Parable of the yeast

Matt 13:33-35

 
83

Jesus explains the Parable of the weeds

Matt 13:36-43

 
84

Jesus tells the Parable of hidden treasure

Matt 13:44

 
85

Jesus tells the Parable of the pearl merchant

Matt 13:45-46

 
86

Jesus tells the Parable of the fishing net

Mt 13:47-52

 
87

Jesus calms the Storm

Matt 8:23-27

Mark 4:35-41

Lk 8:22-25

 
88

Jesus sends the Demons into a herd of Pigs

Matt 8:28-34

Mark 5:1-20

Lk 8:26-39

 
89

Jesus heals a bleeding lady & raises girl from dead

Matt 9:18-26

Mark 5:21-43

Lk 8:40-56

 
90

Jesus heals the Blind and Mute

Matt 9:27-34

 
91

The people of Nazareth refuse to believe

Mt 13:53-58

Mark 6:1-6

 
92

Jesus urges the disciples to Pray for workers

Matt 9:35-38

 
93

Jesus sends out the 12 Disciples

Matt 10:1-15

Mark 6:7-13

Luke 9:1-6

 
94

Jesus prepares the Disciples for persecution

Mt 10:16-42

 
95

Herod kills John the Baptist

Matt 14:1-12

Mark 6:14-29

Luke 9:7-9

 
96

Jesus feeds Five Thousand

Mt 14:13-21

Mark 6:30-44

Lk 9:10-17

John 6:1-15

97

Jesus walks on Water

Mt 14:22-33

Mark 6:45-52

Jn 6:16-21

98

Jesus heals all who touch him

Mt 14:34-36

Mark 6:53-56

 
99

Jesus is the true Bread from Heaven

Jn 6:22-40

100

The Jews disagree that Jesus is from heaven

Jn 6:41-59

101

Many disciples desert Jesus

Jn 6:60-71

102

Jesus teaches about inner purity

Matt 15:1-20

Mark 7:1-23

 
103

Jesus sends a demon out of a girl

Mt 15:21-28

Mark 7:24-30

 
104

The crowd marvels at Jesus' healings

Mt 15:29-31

Mark 7:31-37

 
105

Jesus feeds four thousand

Mt 15:32-39

Mark 8:1-9

 
106

Religious leaders ask for a sign in the sky

Matt 16:1-4

Mark 8:10-12

 
107

Jesus warns against wrong teaching

Matt 16:5-12

Mark 8:13-21

 
108

Jesus restores sight to a blind man

Mark 8:22-26

 
109

Peter says Jesus is the Messiah

Matt 16:13-20

Mark 8:27-30

Lk 9:18-20

 
110

Jesus predicts his death the first time

Matt 16:21-28

Mk 8:31-9:1

Lk 9:21-27

 
111

Jesus is transfigured on the mountain

Matt 17:1-13

Mark 9:2-13

Lk 9:28-36

 
112

Jesus heals a demon-possessed boy

Mt 17:14-21

Mark 9:14-29

Lk 9:37-43

 
113

Jesus predicts his death the second time

Mt 17:22-23

Mark 9:30-32

Lk 9:44-45

 
114

Peter finds the coin in the fish's mouth

Mt 17:24-27

 
115

The disciples argue about who would be Greatest

Mt 18:1-6

Mark 9:33-37

Lk 9:46-48

 
116

The disciples forbid another to use Jesus' name

Mark 9:38-42

Lk 9:49-50

 
117

Jesus warns against temptation

Mt 18:7-9

Mark 9:43-50

 
118

Jesus warns against looking down on others

Mt 18:10-14

 
119

Jesus teaches how to treat a believer who sins

Mt 18:15-20

 
120

Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving debtor

Mt 18:21-35

 
121

Jesus' brothers ridicule him

John 7:1-9

122

Jesus teaches about the cost of following him

Matt 8:18-22

Lk 9:51-62

 
123

Jesus teaches openly at the temple

Jn 7:10-31

124

Religious leaders attempt to arrest Jesus

Jn 7:32-53

125

Jesus forgives an adulterous woman

John 8:1-11

126

Jesus is the light of the world

Jn 8:12-20

127

Jesus warns of coming Judgment

Jn 8:21-29

128

Jesus speaks about God's true children

Jn 8:30-47

129

Jesus states he is eternal

Jn 8:48-59

130

Jesus sends out seventy-two messengers

Lk 10:1-16

 
131

The seventy-two messengers return

Lk 10:17-24

 
132

Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan

Lk 10:25-37

 
133

Jesus visits Mary and Martha

Lk 10:38-42

 
134

Jesus teaches his disciples about prayer

Lk 11:1-13

 
135

Jesus answers hostile accusations

Lk 11:14-28

 
136

Jesus warns against unbelief

Lk 11:29-32

 
137

Jesus teaches about the light within

Lk 11:33-36

 
138

Jesus criticizes the religious leaders

Lk 11:37-54

 
139

Jesus speaks against hypocrisy

Lk 12:1-12

 
140

Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool

Lk 12:13-21

 
141

Jesus warns about worry

Lk 12:22-34

 
142

Jesus warns about preparing for his coming

Lk 12:35-48

 
143

Jesus warns about coming division

Lk 12:49-53

 
144

Jesus warns about the future crisis

Lk 12:54-59

 
145

Jesus calls the people to repent

Lk 13:1-9

 
146

Jesus heals the crippled woman

Lk 13:10-17

 
147

Jesus teaches about the kingdom of God

Lk 13:18-21

 
148

Jesus heals the man who was born blind

John 9:1-12

149

Religious leaders question the blind man

Jn 9:13-34

150

Jesus teaches about spiritual blindness

Jn 9:35-41

151

Jesus is the Good Shepherd

Jn 10:1-21

152

Religious leaders surround Jesus at the temple

Jn 10:22-42

153

Jesus teaches about entering the kingdom

Lk 13:22-30

 
154

Jesus grieves over Jerusalem

Lk 13:31-35

 
155

Jesus heals a man with dropsy

Lk 14:1-6

 
156

Jesus teaches about seeking honor

Lk 14:7-14

 
157

Jesus tells the parable of the great feast

Lk 14:15-24

 
158

Jesus teaches about the cost of being a disciple

Lk 14:25-35

 
159

Jesus parable of the lost sheep

 

Lk 15:1-7

 
160

Jesus tells the parable of the lost coin

Lk 15:8-10

 
161

Jesus tells the parable of the lost son

Lk 15:11-32

 
162

Jesus tells the parable of the shrewd manager

Lk 16:1-18

 
163

Jesus tells about the rich man and the beggar

Lk 16:19-31

 
164

Jesus talks on Forgiveness & Faith

 

Lk 17:1-10

 
165

Lazarus becomes ill and dies

John 11:1-16

166

Jesus comforts Mary and Martha

Jn 11:17-36

167

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead

Jn 11:37-44

168

Religious leaders plot to kill Jesus

Jn 11:45-57

169

Jesus heals ten men with leprosy

Lk 17:11-19

 
170

Jesus teaches about the coming Kingdom of God

Lk 17:20-37

 
171

Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow

Lk 18:1-8

 
172

Jesus tells the parable of two men who prayed

Lk 18:9-14

 
173

Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce

Matt 19:1-12

Mk 10:1-12

 
174

Jesus blesses little children

Mt 19:13-15

Mk 10:13-16

Lk 18:15-17

 
175

Jesus speaks to the Rich Young Man

Mt 19:16-30

Mk 10:17-31

Lk 18:18-30

 
176

Jesus tells the parable of the workers paid equally

Matt 20:1-16

 
177

Jesus predicts his death the third time

Mt 20:17-19

Mk 10:32-34

Lk 18:31-34

 
178

Jesus teaches about serving others

Mt 20:20-28

Mk 10:35-45

 
179

Jesus heals a blind beggar

Mt 20:29-34

Mk 10:46-52

Lk 18:35-43

 
180

Jesus brings salvation to Zacchaeus

Lk 19:1-10

 
181

Jesus tells the parable of the king's ten servants

Lk 19:11-27

 
182

A woman anoints Jesus with perfume

Matt 26:6-13

Mark 14:3-9

Jn 12:1-11

183

Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey

Matt 21:1-11

Mark 11:1-11

Lk 19:28-44

Jn 12:12-19

184

Jesus clears the temple again

Mt 21:12-17

Mk 11:12-19

Lk 19:45-48

 
185

Jesus explains why he must die

Jn 12:20-36

186

Most of the people do not believe in Jesus

Jn 12:37-43

187

Jesus summarizes his message

Jn 12:44-50

188

Jesus says the disciples can pray for anything

Mt 21:18-22

Mk 11:20-25

 
189

Religious leaders challenge Jesus' authority

Mt 21:23-27

Mk 11:26-33

Lk 20:1-8

 
190

Jesus tells the parable of the two sons

Mt 21:28-32

 
191

Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants

Mt 21:33-46

Mark 12:1-12

Lk 20:9-19

 
192

Jesus tells the parable of the wedding feast

Mt 22:1-14

 
193

Pharisees quest. question Jesus Re: Paying Taxes

Mt 22:15-22

Mk 12:13-17

Lk 20:20-26

 
194

Pharisees quest. question Jesus Re: Resurrection

Mt 22:23-33

Mk 12:18-27

Lk 20:27-40

 
195

Pharisees quest. Jesus Re: Greatest Command

Mt 22:34-40

Mk 12:28-34

 
196

Religious leaders cannot answer Jesus' Question

Mt 22:41-46

Mk 12:35-37

Lk 20:41-44

 
197

Jesus warns against the Religious Leaders

Matt 23:1-12

Mk 12:38-40

Lk 20:45-47

 
198

Jesus condemns the religious leaders

Mt 23:13-36

 
199

Jesus grieves over Jerusalem again

Mt 23:37-39

 
200

A poor widow gives all she has

Mk 12:41-44

Lk 21:1-4

 
201

Jesus tells about the future

Mt 24:1-22

Mark 13:1-20

Lk 21:5-24

 
202

Jesus tells about his return

Mt 24:23-35

Mk 13:21-31

Lk 21:25-33

 
203

Jesus tells about remaining watchful

Mt 24:36-51

Mk 13:32-37

Lk 21:34-38

 
204

Jesus tells the parable of the ten bridesmaids

Mt 25:1-13

 
205

Jesus tells the parable of the loaned money

Mt 25:14-30

 
206

Jesus tells about final Judgment

Mt 25:31-46

 
         
   
 

DEATH & RESURRECTION JESUS

MATTHEW

MARK

LUKE
JOHN
           
207

Religious leaders plot to kill Jesus

Matt 26:1-5

Mark 14:1-2

Luke 22:1-2

 
208

Judas agrees to betray Jesus

Mt 26:14-16

Mk 14:10-11

Luke 22:3-6

 
209

Disciples prepare for the Passover

Mt 26:17-19

Mk 14:12-16

Lk 22:7-13

 
210

Jesus washes the disciples' feet

Jn 13:1-20

211

Jesus and the disciples have the Last Supper

Matt 26:20-29

Mk 14:17-25

Lk 22:14-30

Jn 13:21-30

212

Jesus predicts Peter's denial

Lk 22:31-38

Jn 13:31-38

213

Jesus is the way to the Father

Jn 14:1-14

214

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit

Jn 14:15-31

215

Jesus teaches about the vine and the branches

Jn 15:1-16

216

Jesus warns about the world's hatred

John 15:17
John 16:4

217

Jesus teaches about the Holy Spirit

Jn 16:5-16

218

Jesus teaches about using His name in prayer

Jn 16:17-33

219

Jesus prays for Himself

John 17:1-5

220

Jesus prays for His Disciples

Jn 17:6-19

221

Jesus prays for future believers

Jn 17:20-26

222

Jesus again predicts Peter's denial

Mt 26:30-35

Mk 14:26-31

 
223

Jesus agonizes in the garden

Mt 26:36-46

Mk 14:32-42

Lk 22:39-46

 
224

Jesus is betrayed and arrested

Mt 26:47-56

Mk 14:43-52

Lk 22:47-53

Jn 18:1-11

225

Annas questions Jesus

Jn 18:12-24

226

Caiaphas questions Jesus

Mt 26:57-68

Mk 14:53-65

 
227

Peter denies knowing Jesus

Mt 26:69-75

Mk 14:66-72

Lk 22:54-65

Jn 18:25-27

228

The council of religious leaders condemns Jesus

Mt 27:1-2

Mark 15:1

Lk 22:66-71

 
229

Judas kills himself

Matt 27:3-10

 
230

Jesus stands trial before Pilate

Mt 27:11-14

Mark 15:2-5

Lk 23:1-5

Jn 18:28-38

231

Jesus stands trial before Herod

Lk 23:6-12

 
232

Pilate hands Jesus over to be crucified

Matt 27:15-2

Mk 15:6-15

Lk 23:13-25

Jn 18:39
Jn 19:16

233

Roman soldiers mock Jesus

Mt 27:27-31

Mk 15:16-20

 
234

Jesus is led away to be crucified

Mt 27:32-34

Mk 15:21-24

Lk 23:26-31

John 19:17

235

Jesus is placed on the cross

Mt 27:35-44

Mk 15:25-32

Lk 23:32-43

Jn 19:18-27

236

Jesus dies on the cross

Mt 27:45-56

Mk 15:33-41

Lk 23:44-49

Jn 19:28-37

237

Jesus is laid in the tomb

Mt 27:57-61

Mk 15:42-47

Lk 23:50-56

Jn 19:38-42

238

Guards are posted at the tomb

Mt 27:62-66

 
239

Jesus rises from the dead

Matt 28:1-7

Mk 16:1-8

Lk 24:1-12

John 20:1-9

240

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene

Mk 16:9-11

Jn 20:10-18

241

Jesus appears to the women

Matt 28:8-10

 
242

Religious leaders bribe the guards

Mt 28:11-15

 
243

Jesus appears to 2 Believers traveling on Road

Mk 16:12-13

Lk 24:13-35

 
244

Jesus appears to the disciples behind locked doors

Lk 24:36-43

Jn 20:19-23

245

Jesus appears to the disciples including Thomas

Mk 16:14

Jn 20:24-31

246

Jesus appears to the disciples while fishing

Jn 21:1-14

247

Jesus talks with Peter

Jn 21:15-25

248

Jesus gives the Great Commission

Mt 28:16-20

Mk 16:15-18

 
249

Jesus appears to the disciples in Jerusalem

Lk 24:44-49

 
250

Jesus ascends into heaven

Mk 16:19-20

Lk 24:50-53

 

—Life Application Bible