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Harmony of the Gospels

The four Gospels side by side, event by event, in one order of the Lord’s life. Every verse of each Gospel has its place, and every account is taken as written.

From Edward Robinson’s Harmony of the Four Gospels (1846).

Part I

Events connected with the birth and childhood of our Lord

1. § 1 Preface to Luke's Gospel
   Luke
2. § 2 An Angel appears to Zacharias
   Jerusalem · Luke
3. § 3 An Angel appears to Mary
   Nazareth · Luke
4. § 4 Mary visits Elisabeth
   Juttah · Luke
5. § 5 Birth of John the Baptist
   Juttah · Luke
6. § 6 An Angel appears to Joseph
   Nazareth · Matthew
7. § 7 The Birth of Jesus
   Bethlehem · Luke
8. § 8 An Angel appears to the Shepherds
   Near Bethlehem · Luke
9. § 9 The circumcision of Jesus, and his presentation in the Temple
   Bethlehem. Jerusalem · Luke
10. § 10 The Magi
    Jerusalem. Bethlehem · Matthew
11. § 11 The flight into Egypt. Herod's cruelty. The return
    Bethlehem, Nazareth · Matthew, Luke
12. § 12 At twelve years of age Jesus goes to the Passover
    Jerusalem · Luke
13. § 13 The Genealogies
    Matthew, Luke

Part II

Announcement and introduction of our Lord's public ministry

1. § 14 The Ministry of John the Baptist
   The Desert. The Jordan · Matthew, Mark, Luke
2. § 15 The Baptism of Jesus
   The Jordan · Matthew, Mark, Luke
3. § 16 The Temptation
   Desert of Judea · Matthew, Mark, Luke
4. § 17 Preface to John's Gospel
   John
5. § 18 Testimony of John the Baptist to Jesus
   Bethabara beyond Jordan · John
6. § 19 Jesus gains Disciples
   The Jordan. Galilee? · John
7. § 20 The Marriage at Cana of Galilee
   John

Part III

Our Lord's first Passover, and the subsequent transactions until the second

1. § 21 At the Passover Jesus drives the Traders out of the Temple
   Jerusalem · John
2. § 22 Our Lord's discourse with Nicodemus
   Jerusalem · John
3. § 23 Jesus remains in Judea and baptizes. Further testimony of John the Baptist
   John
4. § 24 Jesus departs into Galilee after John's imprisonment
   Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
5. § 25 Our Lord's discourse with the Samaritan woman. Many of the Samaritans believe on him
   Shechem or Neapolis · John
6. § 26 Jesus teaches publicly in Galilee
   Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
7. § 27 Jesus again at Cana, where he heals the son of a Nobleman lying ill at Capernaum
   Cana of Galilee · John
8. § 28 Jesus at Nazareth; he is there rejected; and fixes his abode at Capernaum
   Matthew, Luke
9. § 29 The call of Simon Peter and Andrew, and of James and John, with the miraculous draught of fishes
   Near Capernaum · Matthew, Mark, Luke
10. § 30 The healing of a Demoniac in the Synagogue
    Capernaum · Mark, Luke
11. § 31 The healing of Peter's wife's mother, and many others
    Capernaum · Matthew, Mark, Luke
12. § 32 Jesus with his Disciples goes from Capernaum throughout Galilee
    Matthew, Mark, Luke
13. § 33 The healing of a Leper
    Galilee · Matthew, Mark, Luke
14. § 34 The healing of a Paralytic
    Capernaum · Matthew, Mark, Luke
15. § 35 The call of Matthew
    Capernaum · Matthew, Mark, Luke

Part IV

Our Lord's second Passover, and the subsequent transactions until the third

1. § 36 The Pool of Bethesda; the healing of the infirm man; and our Lord's subsequent discourse
   Jerusalem · John
2. § 37 The Disciples pluck ears of grain on the Sabbath
   On the way to Galilee? · Matthew, Mark, Luke
3. § 38 The healing of the withered hand on the Sabbath
   Galilee · Matthew, Mark, Luke
4. § 39 Jesus arrives at the Sea of Tiberias, and is followed by multitudes
   Lake of Galilee · Matthew, Mark
5. § 40 Jesus withdraws to the Mountain, and chooses the Twelve; the multitudes follow him
   Near Capernaum · Matthew, Mark, Luke
6. § 41 The Sermon on the Mount
   Near Capernaum · Matthew, Luke
7. § 42 The healing of the Centurion's servant
   Capernaum · Matthew, Luke
8. § 43 The raising of the Widow's son
   Nain · Luke
9. § 44 John the Baptist in prison sends Disciples to Jesus
   Galilee: Capernaum? · Matthew, Luke
10. § 45 Reflections of Jesus on appealing to his mighty Works
    Capernaum? · Matthew
11. § 46 While sitting at meat with a Pharisee, Jesus is anointed by a woman who had been a sinner
    Capernaum? · Luke
12. § 47 Jesus, with the Twelve, makes a second circuit in Galilee
    Luke
13. § 48 The healing of a Demoniac. The Scribes and Pharisees blaspheme
    Galilee · Matthew, Mark, Luke
14. § 49 The Scribes and Pharisees seek a sign. Our Lord's reflections
    Galilee · Matthew, Luke
15. § 50 The true Disciples of Christ his nearest relatives
    Galilee · Matthew, Mark, Luke
16. § 51 At a Pharisee's table, Jesus denounces woes against the Pharisees and others
    Galilee · Luke
17. § 52 Jesus discourses to his Disciples and the multitude
    Galilee · Luke
18. § 53 The slaughter of certain Galileans. Parable of the barren Fig-tree
    Galilee · Luke
19. § 54 Parable of the Sower
    Lake of Galilee: Near Capernaum? · Matthew, Mark, Luke
20. § 55 Parable of the Tares. Other Parables
    Near Capernaum? · Matthew, Mark
21. § 56 Jesus directs to cross the Lake. Incidents. The tempest stilled
    Lake of Galilee · Matthew, Mark, Luke
22. § 57 The two Demoniacs of Gadara
    S. E. coast of the Lake of Galilee · Matthew, Mark, Luke
23. § 58 Levi's Feast
    Capernaum · Matthew, Mark, Luke
24. § 59 The raising of Jairus' daughter. The woman with a bloody flux
    Capernaum · Matthew, Mark, Luke
25. § 60 Two blind men healed, and a dumb spirit cast out
    Capernaum? · Matthew
26. § 61 Jesus again at Nazareth, and again rejected
    Matthew, Mark
27. § 62 A third circuit in Galilee. The Twelve instructed and sent forth
    Galilee · Matthew, Mark, Luke
28. § 63 Herod holds Jesus to be John the Baptist, whom he had just before beheaded
    Galilee? Perea · Matthew, Mark, Luke
29. § 64 The Twelve return, and Jesus retires with them across the Lake. Five thousand are fed
    Capernaum. N. E. coast of the Lake of Galilee · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
30. § 65 Jesus walks upon the water
    Lake of Galilee. Gennesareth · Matthew, Mark, John
31. § 66 Our Lord's discourse to the multitude in the Synagogue at Capernaum. Many Disciples turn back. Peter's profession of Faith
    Capernaum · John

Part V

From our Lord's third Passover until his final departure from Galilee at the Festival of Tabernacles

1. § 67 Our Lord justifies his Disciples for eating with unwashen hands. Pharisaic Traditions
   Capernaum · Matthew, Mark
2. § 68 The daughter of a Syrophenician woman is healed
   Region of Tyre and Sidon · Matthew, Mark
3. § 69 A deaf and dumb man healed; also many others. Four thousand are fed
   The Decapolis · Matthew, Mark
4. § 70 The Pharisees and Sadducees again require a sign
   Near Magdala · Matthew, Mark
5. § 71 The Disciples cautioned against the leaven of the Pharisees, etc.
   North-east coast of the Lake of Galilee · Matthew, Mark
6. § 72 A blind man healed
   Bethsaida (Julias) · Mark
7. § 73 Peter and the rest again profess their faith in Christ
   Region of Cesarea Philippi · Matthew, Mark, Luke
8. § 74 Our Lord foretells his own death and resurrection, and the trials of his followers
   Region of Cesarea Philippi · Matthew, Mark, Luke
9. § 75 The Transfiguration. Our Lord's subsequent discourse with the three Disciples
   Region of Cesarea Philippi · Matthew, Mark, Luke
10. § 76 The healing of a Demoniac, whom the Disciples could not heal
    Region of Cesarea Philippi · Matthew, Mark, Luke
11. § 77 Jesus again foretells his own death and resurrection
    Galilee · Matthew, Mark, Luke
12. § 78 The Tribute-money miraculously provided
    Capernaum · Matthew, Mark
13. § 79 The Disciples contend who should be greatest. Jesus exhorts to humility, forbearance, and brotherly love
    Capernaum · Matthew, Mark, Luke
14. § 80 The Seventy instructed and sent out
    Capernaum · Luke
15. § 81 Jesus goes up to the Festival of Tabernacles. His final departure from Galilee. Incidents in Samaria
    Luke, John
16. § 82 Ten Lepers cleansed
    Samaria · Luke

Part VI

The Festival of Tabernacles, and the subsequent transactions until our Lord's arrival at Bethany six days before the fourth Passover

1. § 83 Jesus at the Festival of Tabernacles. His public teaching
   Jerusalem · John
2. § 84 The Woman taken in Adultery
   Jerusalem · John
3. § 85 Further public teaching of our Lord. He reproves the unbelieving Jews, and escapes from their hands
   Jerusalem · John
4. § 86 A Lawyer instructed. Love to our neighbour defined. Parable of the Good Samaritan
   Near Jerusalem · Luke
5. § 87 Jesus in the house of Martha and Mary
   Bethany · Luke
6. § 88 The Disciples again taught how to pray
   Near Jerusalem · Luke
7. § 89 The Seventy return
   Jerusalem? · Luke
8. § 90 A man born blind is healed on the Sabbath. Our Lord's subsequent discourses
   Jerusalem · John
9. § 91 Jesus in Jerusalem at the Festival of Dedication. He retires beyond Jordan
   Jerusalem. Bethabara beyond Jordan · John
10. § 92 The raising of Lazarus
    Bethany · John
11. § 93 The counsel of Caiaphas against Jesus. He retires from Jerusalem
    Jerusalem. Ephraim · John
12. § 94 Jesus beyond Jordan is followed by multitudes. The healing of the infirm Woman on the Sabbath
    Valley of Jordan? Perea · Matthew, Mark, Luke
13. § 95 Our Lord goes teaching and journeying towards Jerusalem. He is warned against Herod
    Perea · Luke
14. § 96 Our Lord dines with a chief Pharisee on the Sabbath. Incidents
    Perea · Luke
15. § 97 What is required of true Disciples
    Perea · Luke
16. § 98 Parable of the Lost Sheep, etc. Parable of the Prodigal Son
    Perea · Luke
17. § 99 Parable of the Unjust Steward
    Perea · Luke
18. § 100 The Pharisees reproved. Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
    Perea · Luke
19. § 101 Jesus inculcates forbearance, faith, humility
    Perea · Luke
20. § 102 Christ's coming will be sudden
    Perea · Luke
21. § 103 Parables: The importunate Widow. The Pharisee and Publican
    Perea · Luke
22. § 104 Precepts respecting divorce
    Perea · Matthew, Mark
23. § 105 Jesus receives and blesses little Children
    Perea · Matthew, Mark, Luke
24. § 106 The rich Young Man. Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard
    Perea · Matthew, Mark, Luke
25. § 107 Jesus a third time foretells his Death and Resurrection
    Perea · Matthew, Mark, Luke
26. § 108 James and John prefer their ambitious request
    Perea · Matthew, Mark
27. § 109 The healing of two blind men near Jericho
    Matthew, Mark, Luke
28. § 110 The visit to Zaccheus. Parable of the ten Pounds
    Jericho · Luke
29. § 111 Jesus arrives at Bethany six days before the Passover
    Bethany · John

Part VII

Our Lord's public entry into Jerusalem, and the subsequent transactions before the fourth Passover

1. § 112 Our Lord's public Entry into Jerusalem
   Bethany, Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
2. § 113 The barren Fig-tree. The cleansing of the Temple
   Bethany, Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
3. § 114 The barren Fig-tree withers away
   Between Bethany and Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark
4. § 115 Christ's authority questioned. Parable of the Two Sons
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
5. § 116 Parable of the wicked Husbandmen
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
6. § 117 Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son
   Jerusalem · Matthew
7. § 118 Insidious question of the Pharisees: Tribute to Cesar
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
8. § 119 Insidious question of the Sadducees: The Resurrection
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
9. § 120 A Lawyer questions Jesus. The two great Commandments
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark
10. § 121 How is Christ the Son of David?
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
11. § 122 Warnings against the evil example of the Scribes and Pharisees
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
12. § 123 Woes against the Scribes and Pharisees. Lamentation over Jerusalem
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
13. § 124 The Widow's mite
    Jerusalem · Mark, Luke
14. § 125 Certain Greeks desire to see Jesus
    Jerusalem · John
15. § 126 Reflections upon the unbelief of the Jews
    Jerusalem · John
16. § 127 Jesus, on taking leave of the Temple, foretells its destruction and the persecution of his Disciples
    Jerusalem. Mount of Olives · Matthew, Mark, Luke
17. § 128 The signs of Christ's coming to destroy Jerusalem, and put an end to the Jewish State and Dispensation
    Mount of Olives · Matthew, Mark, Luke
18. § 129 Transition to Christ's final coming at the Day of Judgment. Exhortation to watchfulness. Parables: The ten Virgins. The five Talents
    Mount of Olives · Matthew
19. § 130 Scenes of the Judgment Day
    Mount of Olives · Matthew
20. § 131 The Rulers conspire. The supper at Bethany. Treachery of Judas
    Jerusalem. Bethany · Matthew, Mark, Luke
21. § 132 Preparation for the Passover
    Bethany. Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke

Part VIII

The fourth Passover; our Lord's passion; and the accompanying events until the end of the Jewish Sabbath

1. § 133 The Passover Meal. Contention among the Twelve
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
2. § 134 Jesus washes the feet of his Disciples
   Jerusalem · John
3. § 135 Jesus points out the Traitor. Judas withdraws
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
4. § 136 Jesus foretells the fall of Peter, and the dispersion of the Twelve
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
5. § 137 The Lord's Supper
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, 1 Corinthians
6. § 138 Jesus comforts his Disciples. The Holy Spirit promised
   Jerusalem · John
7. § 139 Christ the true Vine. His Disciples hated by the world
   Jerusalem · John
8. § 140 Persecution foretold. Further promise of the Holy Spirit. Prayer in the name of Christ
   Jerusalem · John
9. § 141 Christ's last prayer with his Disciples
   Jerusalem · John
10. § 142 The agony in Gethsemane
    Mount of Olives · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
11. § 143 Jesus betrayed, and made prisoner
    Mount of Olives · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
12. § 144 Jesus before Caiaphas. Peter thrice denies him
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
13. § 145 Jesus before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrim. He declares himself to be the Christ; is condemned and mocked
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
14. § 146 The Sanhedrim lead Jesus away to Pilate
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
15. § 147 Jesus before Herod
    Jerusalem · Luke
16. § 148 Pilate seeks to release Jesus. The Jews demand Barabbas
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
17. § 149 Pilate delivers up Jesus to death. He is scourged and mocked
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, John
18. § 150 Pilate again seeks to release Jesus
    Jerusalem · John
19. § 151 Judas repents and hangs himself
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Acts
20. § 152 Jesus is led away to be crucified
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
21. § 153 The Crucifixion
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
22. § 154 The Jews mock at Jesus on the Cross. He commends his Mother to John
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
23. § 155 Darkness prevails. Christ expires on the cross
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
24. § 156 The vail of the Temple rent, and graves opened. Judgment of the Centurion. The Women at the Cross
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
25. § 157 The taking down from the Cross. The Burial
    Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
26. § 158 The Watch at the Sepulchre
    Jerusalem · Matthew

Part IX

Our Lord's resurrection, his subsequent appearances, and his ascension

1. § 159 The Morning of the Resurrection
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark
2. § 160 Visit of the Women to the Sepulchre. Mary Magdalene returns
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
3. § 161 Vision of Angels in the Sepulchre
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
4. § 162 The Women return to the City. Jesus meets them
   Jerusalem · Matthew, Mark, Luke
5. § 163 Peter and John run to the Sepulchre
   Jerusalem · Luke, John
6. § 164 Our Lord is seen by Mary Magdalene at the Sepulchre
   Jerusalem · Mark, John
7. § 165 Report of the Watch
   Jerusalem · Matthew
8. § 166 Our Lord is seen of Peter. Then by two Disciples on the way to Emmaus
   Jerusalem. Emmaus · Mark, Luke, 1 Corinthians
9. § 167 Jesus appears in the midst of the Apostles, Thomas being absent
   Jerusalem · Mark, Luke, John, 1 Corinthians
10. § 168 Jesus appears in the midst of the Apostles, Thomas being present
    Jerusalem · John
11. § 169 The Apostles go away into Galilee. Jesus shews himself to seven of them at the Sea of Tiberias
    Galilee · Matthew, John
12. § 170 Jesus meets the Apostles and above five hundred Brethren on a Mountain in Galilee
    Galilee · Matthew, 1 Corinthians
13. § 171 Our Lord is seen of James; then of all the Apostles
    Jerusalem · 1 Corinthians, Acts
14. § 172 The Ascension
    Bethany · Mark, Luke, Acts
15. § 173 Conclusion of John's Gospel
    John