•Next » Synoptic Sayings

Synoptic Gospels: Narrative Events

Ministry Begins

Narrative Event Matthew Mark Luke
John the Baptist’s Ministry Matt. 3:1-12 ESV Mark 1:2-8 ESV Luke 3:1-18 ESV
Baptism of Jesus Matt. 3:13-17 ESV Mark 1:9-11 ESV Luke 3:21-22 ESV
Temptation in the Wilderness Matt. 4:1-11 ESV Mark 1:12-13 ESV Luke 4:1-13 ESV

Early Galilean Ministry

Narrative Event Matthew Mark Luke
Calling of First Disciples Matt. 4:18-22 ESV Mark 1:16-20 ESV Luke 5:1-11 ESV
Sermon on the Mount/Plain Matt. 5-7 ESV — Luke 6:17-49 ESV
Healing of Leper Matt. 8:1-4 ESV Mark 1:40-45 ESV Luke 5:12-16 ESV
Healing of Paralytic Matt. 9:1-8 ESV Mark 2:1-12 ESV Luke 5:17-26 ESV
Call of Matthew/Levi Matt. 9:9-13 ESV Mark 2:13-17 ESV Luke 5:27-32 ESV

Miracles

Narrative Event Matthew Mark Luke
Calming the Storm Matt. 8:23-27 ESV Mark 4:35-41 ESV Luke 8:22-25 ESV
Feeding of the 5000 Matt. 14:13-21 ESV Mark 6:30-44 ESV Luke 9:10-17 ESV
Walking on Water Matt. 14:22-33 ESV Mark 6:45-52 ESV —

Journey to Jerusalem

Narrative Event Matthew Mark Luke
Peter’s Confession Matt. 16:13-20 ESV Mark 8:27-30 ESV Luke 9:18-21 ESV
Transfiguration Matt. 17:1-13 ESV Mark 9:2-13 ESV Luke 9:28-36 ESV
Triumphal Entry Matt. 21:1-11 ESV Mark 11:1-11 ESV Luke 19:28-44 ESV

Final Week

Narrative Event Matthew Mark Luke
Cleansing of the Temple Matt. 21:12-17 ESV Mark 11:15-19 ESV Luke 19:45-48 ESV
Last Supper Matt. 26:17-30 ESV Mark 14:12-26 ESV Luke 22:7-38 ESV
Garden of Gethsemane Matt. 26:36-46 ESV Mark 14:32-42 ESV Luke 22:39-46 ESV
Arrest and Trial Matt. 26:47-27:26 ESV Mark 14:43-15:15 ESV Luke 22:47-23:25 ESV
Crucifixion Matt. 27:27-56 ESV Mark 15:16-41 ESV Luke 23:26-49 ESV
Burial Matt. 27:57-66 ESV Mark 15:42-47 ESV Luke 23:50-56 ESV
Empty Tomb Matt. 28:1-10 ESV Mark 16:1-8 ESV Luke 24:1-12 ESV
Post-Resurrection Appearances Matt. 28:9-20 ESV Mark 16:9-20 ESV* Luke 24:13-53 ESV

* Mark 16:9-20 ESV (longer ending) is disputed in manuscript tradition.


Leave a Comment

Faith Hope Love