Bible in Basic English
Matthew
The first Gospel, written with Jewish readers in mind, presenting Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and teacher.
Stories from Matthew, in plain words
- Matthew 1:18-25 · About 12 minJoseph's DreamAn angel, a name, and a child who will save his people
- Matthew 2 · About 18 minThe Wise MenFollowing a star to a king
- Matthew 3 · About 16 minThe Baptism of JesusA voice from heaven at the river
- Matthew 4:23 to 5:12 · About 11 minThe BeatitudesWho Jesus says God calls blessed
- Matthew 4:1-11 · About 10 minJesus Is TemptedForty days in the wilderness
- Matthew 5:21-37 · About 10 minYou Have Heard It SaidGod's law reaches the heart
- Matthew 5:13-20 · About 17 minSalt and LightYou are the salt of the earth
- Matthew 5:38-48 · About 17 minLove Your EnemiesTurn the other cheek, go the extra mile
- Matthew 6:5-15 · About 18 minThe Lord's PrayerHow Jesus taught us to pray
- Matthew 6:19-34 · About 18 minDo Not WorryThe birds of the air and the lilies
- Matthew 7:1-12 · About 18 minAsk, Seek, KnockYour Father gives good gifts
- Matthew 7:13-29 · About 17 minThe Wise and Foolish BuildersA house on the rock, a house on the sand
- Matthew 9:35 to 10:42 · About 11 minJesus Sends Out the Twelve"Do not be afraid"
- Matthew 11:2-30 · About 11 minAre You the One?"Come to Me, all you who are weary"
- Matthew 14:22-33 · About 14 minJesus Walks on WaterPeter steps out of the boat
- Matthew 15:21-28 · About 8 minThe Faith of the Canaanite Woman"Even the dogs eat the crumbs"
- Matthew 18:15-20 · About 8 minWhen Someone Wrongs You"Where two or three gather"
- Matthew 21:1-17 · About 18 minPalm SundayA king rides in on a donkey
- Matthew 23:1-12 · About 8 minPractice What You PreachThe greatest among you shall be your servant
- Matthew 25:14-30 · About 16 minThe TalentsThree servants and their master's money
- Matthew 25:31-46 · About 16 minThe Sheep and the GoatsWhen did we see you hungry?
- Matthew 26:36-56 · About 17 minGethsemaneJesus prays, and Judas betrays him
- Matthew 28:16-20 · About 9 minThe Great Commission"I am with you always"