A Harmony of The Gospels

Outline of Chronology

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MATTHEW MARK LUKE JOHN

PROLOGUE
The word is history……………………………………………….. ……………. 1, 1-4 ……………. …………….
The Word…………………………………………………………… ……………. ……………. ……………. 1, 1-18
PART I. BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE OF CHRIST
Annunciations
Annunciation of the Baptizer…………………………………… ……………. ……………. 1, 5-25 …………….
Annunciation of the Savior……………………………………… ……………. ……………. 1, 26-38 …………….
Jesus is the Messiah……………………………………………… 1, 1-17 ……………. 3, 23-38 …………….
Mary visits Elizabeth: Mary’s canticle………………………… ……………. ……………. 1, 39-56 …………….
Birth of the Baptizer and of the Messiah
Birth of the Baptizer: The name John………………………… …………… ……………. 1, 57-66 …………….
The Canticle of Zechariah: (Benedictus)……………………. …………… ……………. 1, 67-80 …………….
Joseph learns of the Incarnation……………………………… 1, 18-25a ……………. ……………. …………….
Birth of the Messiah……………………………………………… …………… ……………. 2, 1-7 …………….
The Shepherds at the crib………………………………………. …………… ……………. 2, 8-20 ……………
The Infant Savior
Circumcision of Jesus…………………………………………… 1, 25b ……………. 2, 21 …………….
His Presentation………………………………………………….. …………… ……………. 2, 22-38 …………….
The Magi adore Jesus…………………………………………… 2, 1-12 ……………. ……………. …………….
The Holy Family in Egypt………………………………………… 2, 13-15 ……………. ……………. …………….
Massacre of the Innocents……………………………………… 2, 16—18 ……………. ……………. ……………
The return from Egypt…………………………………………… 2, 19-21 ……………. ……………. .……………
The Hidden Christ
Christ’s childhood at Nazareth………………………………… 2, 22-23 ……………. 2, 39-40 .…………..
The Child Jesus in the Temple…………………………………. …………… ……………. 2, 41-50 ……………
The hidden life…………………………………………………….. …………… ……………. 2, 51-52 ……………
PART II. BEGINNING OF CHRIST PUBLIC MINISTRY
John Prepares the Way
The voice in the desert………………………………………….. 3, 1-6 1, 1-6a 3, 1-6 ……………
The preacher of repentance…………………………………… 3, 7-10 ……………. 3, 7-9 ……………
The guide of sincere souls……………………………………… ………….... ……………. 3, 10-14 ……………
Witness to the Arrival of the Saviour
The Baptizer proclaims the Saviour’s arrival 3, 11-12 1, 6b-8 3, 15-18 ……………
Baptism of Christ: The Father Witness 3, 13-17 1, 9-11 3, 21-22 ……………
Jesus is tempted………………………………………………….. 4, 1-11 1, 12-13 4, 1-13 ……………
John answers the Sanhedrin delegates……………………… ……………. …………… …………….. 1, 19-28
The Baptizer points out the Christ…………………………….. ……………. …………… …………….. 1, 29-34
Springtime of Faith in Christ
Andrew, John, and Peter……………………………………….. ……………. …………… ……………. 1, 35-42
Philip and Nathaniel……………………………………………… ……………. …………… ……………. 1, 43-51
Jesus first miracle………………………………………………... ……………. …………… ……………. 2, 12
PART III. EARLY MINISTRY IN JUDEA
Christ in Jerusalem for a Passover
Jesus cleanses the Temple…………………………………….. ……………. …………… ……………. 2, 12-17
He vindicates His authority…………………………………….. ……………. ……………. ……………. 2, 18-22
Imperfect faith of many hearers………………………………. ……………. ……………. ……………. 2, 23-25
Christ discourse with Nicodemus…………………………….. ……………. ……………. ……………. 3, 1-15
The necessity of faith in Christ………………………………… ……………. ……………. …………… 3, 16-21
Ministry outside Jerusalem
Christ evangelizes in Judea……………………………………. ……………. ……………. ……………. 3, 22-24
The Baptizer’s last witness to Christ…………………………. ……………. ……………. ……………. 3, 25-30
Jesus is the revelation of the Father…………………………. ……………. ……………. ……………. 3, 31-36
John is imprisoned……………………………………………….. 14, 3-5 6, 17-20 3, 19-20 ……………
Christ in Samaria
Jesus leaves Judea for Galilee………………………………… 4, 12 1, 14a 4, 14a 4, 1-3
The Samaritan woman…………………………………………… .…………… .…………… …………… 4, 4-30
Jesus instructs His disciples…………………………………… ……………. ……………. ……………. 4, 31-38
Fruits of the Gospel in Sychar…………………………..……… ……………. …………… ……………. 4, 39-42

PART IV. EARLY GALILEAN MINISTRY

 Inauguration of the Kingdom by Miracles and Preaching
Jesus is received in Galilee…………………………………….. ……………. …………… ……………. 4, 43-45
Second Miracle at Cana…………………………………………. ……………. …………… ……………. 4, 46-54
He preaches repentance and the Kingdom of God 4, 17 1,14b-15 4, 14b-15 ……………
His first preaching at Nazareth……………………………….. ……………. …………… 4, 16-22a ……………
Capernaum, His own City………………………………………. 4, 13-16 1, 21 4, 31 ……………
Christ preaches with power and authority…………………. 7, 28b-29 1, 22 4, 32 ……………
The draft of fishes: Call of Simon, Andrew, James and John 4, 18-22 1, 16-20 5, 1-11 ……………
Jesus cures a demoniac in the synagogue of Capernaum ……………. 1, 23-28 4, 33-37 ……………
He heals Peter’s mother-in-law………………………………... 8, 1-4 1, 29-31 4, 33-37 ……………
He cures many others on the same day……………………… 8, 16-17 1, 32-34 4, 40-41 ……………
Jesus leaves Capernaum to spread the Gospel……………. 4, 23 1, 35-39 4, 42-44 ……………
He cures a leper………………………………………………….. 8, 1-4 1, 40-45 5, 12-16 ……………
Hostility of the Scribes and Pharisees
Jesus cures a paralytic at Capernaum………………………. 9, 1-8 2, 1-12 5, 17-26 ……………
The call of Matthew………………………………………………. 9, 9-13 2, 13-17 5, 27-32 ……………
The question of fasting………………………………………….. 9, 14-17 2, 18-22 5, 33-39 ……………
The Sabbath: The ears of grain……………………………….. 12, 1-8 2, 23-28 6, 1-5 ……………
The man with a withered hand………………………………… 12, 9-13 3, 1-5 6, 6-10 ……………
The first plot to kill Christ………………………………………. 12, 14 3, 6 6, 11 ……………
Forming the Kingdom of God
Sermon on the Mount
Jesus chooses the Twelve Apostles…………………………. 10, 1-4 3, 13-19 6, 12-16 ……………
Large crowds gather to hear him…………………………….. 12, 15-21;4, 24-25 3, 7-12 6, 17-19 ……………
Introduction to the Sermon
Christ, the divine teacher………………………………………. 5, 1-2 ……………. 6, 20a ……………
Beatitudes and maledictions…………………………………... 5, 3-12 ……………. 6, 20b-26 ……………
The apostles, salt and light…………………………………….. 5, 13-16 ……………. …………… ……………
The old Law and the New
Christ relates the New Law to the Old……………………….. 5, 17-20 ……………. …………… ……………
Anger……………………………………………………………….. 5, 21-24; 5, 25-26 ……………. ……………. ……………
Adultery…………………………………………………………….. 5, 27-30 ……………. ……………. ……………
Divorce……………………………………………………………… 5, 31-32 ……………. 16, 18 ……………
Oaths……………………………………………………………….. 5, 33-37 ……………. ……………. ……………
Retaliations………………………………………………………… 5, 38-42 ……………. 6, 29-30 ……………
The love of enemies……………………………………………… 5, 43-48 ……………. 6, 27-28;6, 32-36 ……………
 The Good works
Avoid hypocrisy and do all for God…………………………… 6, 1 …………… …………… ……………
Almsgiving…………………………………………………………. 6, 2-4 …………… …………… ……………
Prayer………………………………………………………………. 6, 5-8; 6, 9-15 …………… …………… ……………
Fasting……………………………………………………………… 6, 16-18 ……………. ……………. ……………
Detachment from earthly things………………………………. 6, 19-21 ……………. 12, 33-34 ……………
Purity of Intention………………………………………………… 6, 22-23 ……………. 11,34-36 ……………
Undivided service………………………………………………... 6, 24 …………… 16, 13 ……………
Trust in God’s Providence……………………………………… 6, 25-34 …………… 12, 22-31 ……………
Rash judgement………………………………………………….. 7, 1-5 …………… 6, 37-42 ……………
Profanation of Holy things……………………………………… 7, 6 …………… ……………. ……………
The power of prayer…………………………………………….. 7, 7-11 …………… 11, 9-13 ……………
The perfect way………………………………………………….. 7, 12 …………… 6, 31 ……………
Exhortation to Vigilance
The narrow path…………………………………………………. 7, 13-14 ……………. 6, 31 ……………
False prophets…………………………………………………… 7, 15-20 ……………. 6, 43-45 ……………
Self-deception…………………………………………………… 7, 21-23 ……………. 6, 46 ……………
Conclusion: Solid virtue……………………………………….. 7, 24-27 ……………. 6, 47-49 …………….
Contrary Reactions to Christ Preaching and Miracles
The Centurion’s servant………………………………………. 7, 28a; 8, 5-13 …………… 7, 1-10 ……………
The widow’s son at Naim……………………………………… ……………. …………… 7, 11-17 …………….
John’s messengers to Christ………………………………… 11, 2-6 …………… 7, 18-23 …………….
Christ gives witness concerning the Baptist……………… 11, 7-19 ……………. 7, 24-35; 16, 16 ……………
A penitent woman anoints the feet of Jesus………………. ……………. ……………. 7, 36-50 ……………
Holy women administer to Christ and His Apostles……... ……………. ……………. 8, 1-3 …………….
Christ’s relatives disquiet themselves concerning Him… ……………. 3, 20-21 …………… …………….
The true kinsmen of Christ……………………………………. 12, 46-50 3, 31-35 8, 1-3 …………….
Teaching in Paradise
The Sower and the seed………………………………………. 13, 1-9 4, 1-9 8, 4-8 ……………
Why Christ taught in parables……………………………….. 13, 10-11; 13, 13-15 4, 10-12 8, 4-8 ……………
He explains the parables of the Sower…………………….. 13, 18-23 4, 13-20 8, 11-15 …………….
The Mystery of the Kingdom must be made manifest…… 13, 12 4, 21-25 8, 16-18 …………….
Parable of the growth of the seed…………………………… …………… 4, 26-29 ……………. …………….
The wheat and the weeds…………………………………….. 13, 24-30 ……………. ……………. …………….
The mustard seed………………………………………………. 13, 31-32 4, 30-32 13, 18-19 …………….
The leaven………………………………………………………. 13, 33 ……………. 13, 20-21 …………….
Christ teaching in parables fulfills a prophecy………….. 13, 34-35 4, 33-34 …………… …………….
Explanation of the wheat and the weeds…………………. 13, 36-43 ……………. ……………. ……………
The treasure and the pearl………………………………….. 13, 44-50 ……………. ……………. ……………
The net…………………………………………………………... 13, 47-50 ……………. ……………. …………….
Conclusion……………………………………………………… 13, 51-52 ……………. ……………. ……………
Miracles Wrought on and near the Lake of Gennesaret
The storm on the lake………………………………………… 13, 53; 8, 18; 8, 23-27 4, 35-40 8, 22-25 ……………
The exorcism in Gadarene………………………………….. 8, 28-34 5, 1-20 8, 26-39 …………….
The hemorrhage victim and the daughter of Jairus…… 9, 1; 9, 18-26 5, 21-43 8, 40-56 …………….
Two blind men and a dumb demoniac……………………. 9, 27-34 ……………. ……………. …………….
Jesus is rejected and threatened at Nazareth…………. 13, 54-58 6, 1-6a 4, 22b-30 …………….
The Mission of the Apostles
The need of Shepherds……………………………………… 9, 35-38; 10, 1 6, 6b-7 9, 1-2 …………….
Instructions for the apostolate…………………………….. 10, 5-16; 11, 1 6, 8-13 9, 3-6 …………….
Martyrdom of the Baptist……………………………………. 14, 6-12 6, 21-29 ……………. …………….
Various opinions concerning Christ……………………… 14, 1-2 6, 14-16 9, 7-9 …………….
Return of the Apostles………………………………………. ……………. 6, 30 9, 10a …………….
The Bread of Life
Multiplication of the loaves…………………………………. 14, 13-21 6, 31-44 9, 10b-17 6, 1-15
Jesus walks on the water…………………………………… 14, 22-23 6, 45-52 ……………. 6, 16-21
Other miracles………………………………………………… 14, 34-36 6, 53-56 ……………. ……………
Discourse on the Bread of Life
Introduction……………………………………………………. …………… ……………. …………… 6, 22-25
Material bread and the Bread of Life……………………... …………… …………… …………… 6, 26-34
Jesus is the Bread of Life given to through faith………. …………… …………… …………… 6, 35-47
The Body and Blood of Christ……………………………… …………… …………… …………… 6, 48-59
The test of faith……………………………………………….. …………… …………… …………… 6, 60-72
PART V. MINISTRY OF CHRIST CHIEFLY OUTSIDE GALILEE
The Second Passover
The cure at the pool Bethesda…………………………….. …………… …………… …………… 5, 1-15
Renewed persecution of Christ……………………………. …………… …………… …………… 5, 16-18
Christ’s claim to divinity…………………………………….. …………… ……………. …………… 5, 31-47
His Father’s Witness…………………………………………. …………… ……………. …………… 5, 31-47

Retirement to Northern Galilee: More Initiate Training of the Disciples

Jesus and the Pharisees……………………………………. 15, 1-20 7, 1-23 ……………. 7, 1
The Canaanite woman………………………………………. 15, 21-28 7, 24-30 ……………. …………….
Jesus heals the suffering…………………………………… 15, 29-31 7, 31-37 ……………. …………….
Second multiplication of loaves…………………………… 15, 32-39 8, 1-10 ……………. …………….
The Pharisees and Sadducees ask a sign………………. 16, 1-4 8, 11-13 .…………… …………….
The leaven of the Pharisees……………………………….. 16, 5-12 8, 14-21 ……………. …………….
A blind man at Bethesda……………………………………. …………… 8, 22-26 ……………. …………….
Peter’s confession: His primacy in the Church………… 16, 13-20 8, 27-30 ……………. …………….
First prediction of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection.. 16, 21-23 8, 31-33 ……………. …………….
The Doctrine of the cross…………………………………… 16, 24-27 8, 34-38 9, 23-26 …………….
The Kingdom of God is near……………………………….. 16, 28 9, 1 9, 27 ……………
Jesus is transfigured………………………………………… 17, 1-8 9, 2-8 9, 28-36 …………….
The coming of Elijah…………………………………………. 17, 9-13 9, 9-13 ……………. …………….
A possessed boy……………………………………………… 17, 14-20 9,13-28 9, 37-44a …………….
Second prediction of the Passion…………………………. 17, 21-22 9, 29-31 9, 44b-45 …………….
The Temple tax………………………………………………… 17, 23-26 …………… …………… …………….
Preaching of Christ
Humility…………………………………………………………. 18, 1-5 9, 32-36 9, 46-48 …………….
Tolerance………………………………………………………. ……………. 9, 37-39 9, 49-50 …………….
Reward of charity to Christ disciples…………………….. 10, 41-42 9, 40 ……………. …………….
Avoiding scandal……………………………………………… 18, 6-7 9, 41 17, 1-2 …………….
Value of the human soul…………………………………….. 18, 10-14 ……………. ……………. …………….
On avoiding the occasions of sin………………………….. 18, 8-9 9, 42-49 ……………. …………….
Fraternal correction…………………………………………. 18, 15-18; 18, 21-22 ……………. 17, 3-4 …………….
Power of united prayer……………………………………… 18, 19-20 ……………. ……………. …………….
The unmerciful servant……………………………………… 18, 23-35 ……………. ……………. …………….
The Journey to Jerusalem for the Feast of tabernacle
Jesus goes privately to the Feast of Tabernacles…….. ……………. …………… …………… 7, 2-13
Departure from Galilee……………………………………… ……………. ……………. 9, 51 …………….
The Hostile Samaritans……………………………………… ……………. …………… 9, 52- 56 …………….
Sacrifice to follow Christ……………………………………. 8, 19-22 …………… 9, 57-62 …………….
Mission of the seventy-two disciples……………………... ……………. ……………. 10, 1-12 …………….
The impatient towns…………………………………………. 11, 20-24; 10, 40 ……………. 10, 13-16 ……………
Return of the Disciples………………………………………. …………… …………… 10, 17-20 …………….
Revelation of the Father and the Son…………………….. 11, 25-27 …………… 10, 21-22 ……………
The yoke of Christ……………………………………………. 11, 28-30 ……………. …………… ……………
The privilege of seeing and hearing Christ……………… 13, 16-17 ……………. 10, 23-24 ……………
The good Samaritan…………………………………………. …………… ……………. 10, 25-37 …………..
Martha and Mary……………………………………………… …………… ……………. 10, 38-42 …………..
The feast of Tabernacles
The source of Christ teachings……………………………. ……………. ……………. ………….. 7, 14-24
Christ’s divine origin…………………………………………. ……………. ……………. ………….. 7, 25-29
His enemies order His arrest………………………………. ……………. ……………. ………….. 7, 30-32
Christ future state……………………………………………. ……………. ……………. ………….. 7, 33-36
Jesus, fountain of supernatural life………………………. ……………. ……………. …………. 7, 37-39
Dissension of concerning Christ………………………….. ……………. ……………. …………. 7, 40-53
The adulteress………………………………………………… ……………. ……………. ………….. 8, 1-11
The light of the world………………………………………… ……………. ……………. ………….. 8, 12-20
Punishment of unbelief………………………………………. ……………. ……………. ………….. 8, 21-30
The children of the Abraham……………………………….. ……………. ……………. ………….. 8, 31-47
Christ and Abraham………………………………………….. ……………. ……………. ………….. 8, 48-59
The man born blind…………………………………………… ……………. ……………. ………….. 9, 1-41
The good shepherd…………………………………………… ……………. ……………. …………. 10, 1-18
Good and bad faith…………………………………………… ……………. ……………. …………. 10, 19-21
From the Feast of Tabernacle to the Feast of the Dedication
The Our Father………………………………………………… 6, 9-15 ……………. 11, 1-4 …………..
The importunate friend……………………………………… ……………. ……………. 11, 5-8 …………..
Prayer is always heard……………………………………… 7, 7-11 …………… 11,9-13 …………..
Blasphemy of the Pharisees……………………………….. 12, 22-37 3, 22-30 11, 14-23;12, 10 …………..
Satan’s return…………………………………………………. 12, 43-44 ……………. 11, 27-28 ………….
The praise of Mary……………………………………………. ……………. ……………. 11, 27-28 …………..
The sign of Jonah…………………………………………….. 12, 38-42 ……………. 11, 29-32 …………..
Light of man and light of the world………………………... 6, 22-23 ……………. 11, 33-36 …………..
Denunciation of the Pharisees…………………………….. ……………. ……………. 11, 37-52 …………..
Snares against Christ……………………………………….. ……………. ……………. 11, 53-54 …………..
Warning against hypocrisy: Courage in persecution…. 10, 24-23 ……………. 12, 1-9 …………..
Assurance of divine assistance…………………………… ……………. ……………. 12, 11-12 …………..
Warning against avarice……………………………………. ……………. ……………. 12, 13-21 …………..
Trust in divine Providence………………………………….. 6, 25-34; 6, 19-21 ……………. 12, 22-34 …………..
The watchful servants……………………………………….. 24, 43-44 ……………. 12, 35-40 …………..
Accountability to God……………………………………….. 24, 45-51 …………… 12, 41-48 …………..
For or against Christ…………………………………………. 10, 34-36 ……………. 12, 49-53 .………….
Blindness of Christ’s enemies……………………………… 5, 25-26 ……………. 12, 54-59 …………..
The necessity of repentance………………………………. ……………. ……………. 13, 1-5 …………..
The barren fig tree…………………………………………… ……………. ……………. 13, 6-9 …………..
Cure of the stooped woman on the Sabbath……………. ……………. ……………. 13, 10-17 …………..
The narrow gate………………………………………………. ……………. ……………. 13, 22-30 …………..
Jesus and Herod……………………………………………… ……………. ……………. 13, 31-33 …………..
Feast of the Dedication
Jesus and the Father are one……………………………… ……………. ……………. ………….. 10, 22-30
The Jews attempt to stone Christ…………………………. ……………. …………… ………….. 10, 31-39
From the Feast of the Dedication to Christ’s Withdrawal to Ephraim
Jesus in Perea………………………………………………… 19, 1-2 10, 1 ………….. 10, 40-42
A man with dropsy……………………………………………. ……………. ……………. 14, 1-6 …………..
The last seat…………………………………………………… ……………. ……………. 14, 7-11 …………..
Lowly guest……………………………………………………. ……………. ……………. 14, 12-14 …………..
Parable of the great supper………………………………… ……………. ……………. 14, 15-24 …………..
Following of Christ……………………………………………. 10, 37-39 ……………. 14, 25-35 …………..
God’s Mercy Towards Sinners
The lost sheep………………………………………………… ……………. ……………. 15, 1-7 …………..
The lost coin…………………………………………………… ……………. ……………. 15, 8-10 …………..
The prodigal son……………………………………………… ……………. ……………. 15, 11-32 …………..
The unjust steward…………………………………………… ……………. ……………. 16, 1-12 …………..
God and mammon……………………………………………. 6, 24 ……………. 16, 13 …………..
Pretenses of the pharisees…………………………………. ……………. ……………. 16, 14-17 …………..
The rich man and Lazarus………………………………….. ……………. ……………. 16, 19-31 …………..
Faith and service……………………………………………… ……………. ……………. 17, 5-10 …………..
Onward to Jerusalem……………………………………….. ……………. ……………. 17, 11 …………..
The ten lepers…………………………………………………. ……………. …………… 17, 12-19 …………..
Coming of the kingdom of God…………………………….. 24, 26-28; 24, 37-41 ……………. 17, 20-37 ………….
The godless judge……………………………………………. ……………. ……………. 18, 1-8 ………….
The Pharisee and the publican…………………………….. ……………. ……………. 18, 9-14 ………….
Marriage and divorce……………………………..…………. 19, 3-9 10, 2-12 ………….. …………..
Religious celibacy……………………………………………. 19, 10-12 …………… ………….. …………..
Jesus blesses the children…………………………………. 19, 13-15 10, 13-16 18, 15-17 ………….
The rich young man: Danger of riches…………………… 19, 16-26 10, 17-27 18, 18-27 ………….
Reward of Poverty practiced for Christ…………………. 19, 27-30 10, 28-31 18, 28-30 …………..
The laborers in the vineyard……………………………….. 20, 1-16 …………… …………. …………..
The raising of Lazarus………………………………………. ……………. ,………….. …………. 11, 1-44
The Sanhedrin conspires to kill Christ…………………… ……………. …………… …………. 11, 45-53
Jesus retires to Ephraim……………………………………. ……………. …………… …………. 11, 54-56
Last journey to Jerusalem
Third prediction of the Passion and Resurrection…….. 20, 17-19 10, 32-34 18, 31-34 …………..
Ambition of the mother of James and John……………... 20, 20-28 10, 35-45 ………….. …………..
The blind men at Jericho……………………………………. 20, 29-34 10, 46-52 18, 35-43 …………..
Jesus and Zacchaeus……………………………………….. ……………. …………… 19, 1-10 …………..
Parable of the gold pieces………………………………….. ……………. …………… 19, 11-28 ………….
The anointing at Bethany…………………………………… 26, 6-13 14, 3-9 ………….. 12, 1-11
PART VI. FINAL MINISTRY IN JERUSALEM
Palm Sunday
The Messiah’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem…………. 21, 1-11; 21, 14-16 11, 1-11a 19, 29-44 12, 12-19
Christ’s last words to the people………………………….. …………….. ……………. ………….. 12, 20-36
He retires to Bethany for the night………………………... 21, 17 11, 11b ………….. ………….
Monday in Holy Week
Jesus curses a fig tree………………………………………. 21, 18-19a 11, 12-14 …………. …………..
Jesus cleanses the Temple a second time……………… 21, 12-13 11, 15-18 19, 45-48 …………..
Return to Bethany……………………………………………. …………….. 11, 19 ………….. ………….
Tuesday in Holy Week
The withered fig tree………………………………………… 21, 19b-22 11, 20-26 ………….. …………..
The authority of Jesus……………………………………….. 21, 23-27 11, 27-33 20, 1-8 …………..
The two sons…………………………………………………… 21, 28-32 ……………. ………….. …………..
The vine dressers…………………………………………….. 21, 33-46 12, 1-12 20, 9-19 …………..
The marriage feast…………………………………………… 22, 1-14 ……………. …………… …………..
Tribute to Caesar…………………………………………….. 22, 15-22 12, 13-17 20, 20-26 ………….
The Sadducees and the Resurrection……………………. 22, 23-33 12, 18-27 20, 27-39 ………….
The great commandment…………………………………… 22, 34-40 12, 28-34a ………….. ………….
Son and Lord of David……………………………………….. 22, 41-46 12, 34b-37 20, 40-44 ………….
Hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees…………………. 23, 1-36 12, 38-40 20, 45-47 …………..
Lament over Jerusalem……………………………………... 23, 37-39 …………… 13, 34-35 …………..
The widow’s mite……………………………………………… ……………. 12, 41-44 21, 34-36 …………..
The Jews reject the Messiah……………………………….. ……………. ……………. ………….. 12, 37-50
Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem and the
Temple………………………………………………………….. 24, 1-20; 10, 17-23 …………… ………….. 12, 37-50
The end of the world and the coming of the Son of
Man………………………………………………………………. 24, 21-25; 24, 29-31 13, 19-27 21, 25-27 …………..
The time of the destruction of Jerusalem……………….. 24, 32-35 13, 28-31 21, 28-33 …………..
The Son of Man shall come suddenly…………………….. 24, 36; 24, 42 13, 32-37 21, 34-36 …………..
The ten virgins………………………………………………… 25, 1-13 ……………. ………….. …………..
Parable of the talents………………………………………… 25, 14-30 ……………. ………….. …………..
The last judgement…………………………………………… 25, 31-46 ……………. ………….. …………..
How Christ Spent his last nights…………………………... ……………. ……………. 21, 37-38 …………..
Wednesday: The council and the betrayal………………. 26, 1-5; 26, 14-16 14, 1-2; 14, 10-11 22, 1-6 …………..
Maundy Thursday
Preparation for the Passover………………………………. 26, 17-19 14, 12-16 22, 7-13 …………..
The Last Supper………………………………………………. 26, 20; 26, 29 14, 17; 14, 25 22, 14-18 …………..
The quarrel over precedence……………………………… ……………. ……………. 22, 24-30 …………..
Jesus washes His disciples’ feet………………………….. ……………. ……………. ………….. 13, 1-20
The betrayer…………………………………………………… 26, 21-25 14, 18-21 22, 21-23 13, 21-30
Institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood………… 26, 26-28 14, 22-24 22, 19-20 (1 Cor. 11, 23-25)
The new commandment…………………………………….. ……………. ……………. …………… 13, 31-35
Peter’s denials foretold……………………………………… 26, 31-35 14, 27-31 22, 34b-38 13, 36-38
Dangers and hardships shall try the Apostles………….. ……………. ……………. 22, 34b-38 ………….
Words of comfort: Promise of the Holy Spirit…………… ……………. …………… ………….. 14, 1-31
Union with Christ……………………………………………… ……………. ……………. ………….. 15, 1-17
The world’s hatred…………………………………………… ……………. ……………. ………….. 15, 18-27
Persecution foretold…………………………………………. ……………. …………… ………….. 16, 1-5
The role of the Advocate: Necessity of Christ’s
Departure: Joy after sorrow……………………………….. ……………. ……………. …………. 16, 6-33
Christ’s priestly prayer……………………………………… ……………. ……………. …………. 17, 1-26
PART VII. THE PASSION AND DEATH OF JESUS
Gethsemani
Christ enters the garden with His Apostles…………….. 26, 30 14, 26 22, 39 18, 1
His Agony and bloody sweat……………………………….. 26, 36-46 14, 32-42 22, 40-46 …………..
The kiss of Judas: The arrest………………………………. 26, 47-56 14, 43-52 22, 47-53 …………..
The Trial of Christ
Jesus before Annas………………………………………….. ……………. ……………. ………….. 18, 13
Jesus before the Sanhedrin: The charge of blasphemy 26, 57-66 14, 53-64 22, 54-55 ………….
Peter’s denials………………………………………………… 26, 69-75 14, 66-72 22, 56-62 18, 14-27
Jesus is mocked and maltreated………………………….. 26, 67-68 14, 65 22, 63-65 …………..
Second hearing before the Sanhedrin: Jesus is
Condemned……………………………………………………. 27, 1 15, 1a 22, 66-71 …………..
Despair and suicide of Judas………………………………. 27, 3-10 ……………. ………….. (Acts 1, 15-20)
Jesus before Pilate…………………………………………… 27, 2 15, 1b 23, 1 18, 28
The Jews accuse Christ: the questioning and
Indecision of Pilate…………………………………………… 27, 11-14 15, 2-5 23, 2-5 18, 29-38
Jesus before Herod………………………………………….. ……………. ……………. ………….. …………..
Pilate declares Christ’s innocence……………………….. ……………. ……………. 23, 13-16 …………..
Christ or Barabbas……………….………………………….. 27, 15-23 15, 6-15a 23, 13-16 …………..
Jesus is scourged and crowned with thorns…………… 27, 26-30 15, 15b-19 ………….. 19, 1-3
Pilate’s last resistance………………………………………. 27, 24-25 15, 15b; 15, 20a 23, 24-25 19, 4-15
Jesus is condemned to be crucified……………………… 27, 26; 27, 31a 15, 15b; 15, 20a 23, 24-25 1916a
Crucifixion and Death of Christ
The way of the Cross………………………………………… 27, 31b-32 15, 20b-21 23, 26-32 19, 16b-17a
Christ is crucified…………………………………………….. 27, 33-35a 15, 22-24a; 15, 25 23, 33a 19, 17b-18a
The two thieves……………………………………………….. 27, 38 15, 27-28 23, 33b 19, 18b
The title on the cross………………………………………… 27, 27 15, 26 23, 38 19,19-22
The first word: forgiveness………………………………… ……………. ……………. 23, 34a …………..
Christ’s garments are divided…………………………….. 27, 35b-36 15, 24b 23, 34b 19, 23-24
The insults of the Jews and soldiers……………………… 27, 39-43 15, 29-32 23, 35-37 …………..
The second word: a promise of paradise……………….. 27, 44 ……………. 23, 39-43 …………..
The third word: Jesus bequeaths His Mother………….. ……………. ……………. ………….. 19,25-27
The fourth word: a plea for divine assistance………….. 27, 45-47 15, 33-35 23, 44-45a …………...
The fifth word: a cry of thirst……………………………….. 27, 48-49 15, 36 ………….. 19, 28-29
The sixth word: consummation……………………………. ……………. ……………. ………….. 19, 30a
The seventh word: abandonment to God………………… ……………. ……………. 23, 46a …………..
The death of Christ…………………………………………… 27, 50 15, 37 23, 46b 19, 30b
Miracles that accompanied the death of Christ………… 27, 51-56 15, 38-41 23, 45b; 23, 47-49 …………..
The pierced heart…………………………………………….. ……………. ……………. ………….. 19, 31-37
The burial of Christ…………………………………………… 27, 57-61 15, 42-47 23, 50-56a 19, 38-42
The Sabbath rest……………………………………………… ……………. ……………. 23, 56b …………..
The watch at the sepulchre………………………………… 27, 62-66 ……………. ………….. ………...,,
PART VIII. THE RISEN CHRIST
The Day of the Resurrection
The women at the grave…………………………………….. 28, 1-4 16-1-4 24, 1-2 20, 1

Mary Magdalene………………………………………………. ……………. ……………. ………….. 20, 2

Angels appear to the holy women………………………… 28, 5-7 16, 5-8 24, 3-8 …………….
The women inform the Apostles…………………………… 28, 8 ……………. 24, 9-11 …………….
Peter and John………………………………………………… …………… ……………. 24, 12 20, 11-18
Jesus appears to Marry Magdalene, then to the other
Women………………………………………………………….. 28, 9-10 16, 9-11 ………….. 20, 11-18
The guards and the chief priest…………………………… 28, 11-15 ……………. ………….. 20, 11-18
The disciples at Emmaus…………………………………… ……………. 16, 12 24, 13-32 …………….
Their report to the Apostles in Jerusalem………………. ……………. ……………. 24, 33-35 20, 19-23
Jesus appears to the Apostles in the absence of
Thomas…………………………………………………………. ……………. ……………. 24, 36-43 20, 19-23
Other Appearances of the Risen Saviour
Jesus again appears to the Eleven in Jerusalem………. ……………. 16, 14 ………….. 20, 24-29
The appearance in Galilee: Jesus found His Apostolic
Church………………………………………………………….. ……………. ……………. ………….. 21, 1-23
Commission of the Apostles……………………..…………. 28, 16-20 16, 15-18 ………….. …………….
The last instructions of Jesus……………………………… ……………. ……………. 24, 44-49 …………….
Jesus ascends into heaven………………………………… ……………. 16, 19-20 24, 5053 (Acts 1, 9-12)

EPILOGUE
Epilogue by St. John…………………………………………. ……………. ……………. ………….. 20, 30-31; 21, 24
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Passage which appears in the proper order of time but outside their context are marked with a cross (†); if they are not in their proper order of occurrence, they are marked with an asterisk (*).
The letters “a” and “b” refer to the first or second part of a verse, respectively. This table is reproduced and adapted from the book. A Chronological harmony of the Gospels, by Stephen J.
Hartdegen, with permission St. Anthony’s guild, Paterson, New Jersey. Copyright 1942and 1945.