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Chronology of the Four GospelsEspañol(Harmony of the Gospels)Much of this chronology follows that in The Narrated Bible by F. LaGard Smith, though I have made someadjustments of my own. (See Aschmann.net/BibleChronology/#Sources for more information.) The page numbersin the last column are from that book. (When I have significantly changed the order these are marked in green.)Red: date or timespan provided in the text, or that can be calculated from it. The text that provides it is also in red.1Bold and outlined : the most complete or key passage, or a passage with important additional information.Blue outline : passages outside the four gospels.Yellow background: passages that are not in chronological order in one of the gospels (or at least that The Narrated Bible organized in a different order).2Sky-blue background: passages that are arranged in a different order merely for organizational reasons, not because of a real chronological problem.From before the birth of Jesus to the beginning of his ministryMatthewWhen and WhereIntroductionThebirthsof John theBaptistand ofJesus ChristJesus’childhoodIntroductory MaterialThe Prelude to JohnThe genealogies of JesusAn angel appears to ZechariahAn angel appears to MaryMary visits ElizabethBirth of John the BaptistJoseph finds out Mary is pregnantBirth of JesusCircumcision of JesusPresented in the templeVisit of the wise menReturn to NazarethHis childhoodVisit to JerusalemMarkLuke1:11:1-4John1351-521:1-18 Luke 1:24,261:1-17Nazareth, 9 months before the birth of JesusJudea (Luke 1:39) Luke 1:31,36Judea, 6 months before the birth of JesusNazareth, after the return of Mary1357135813592:1-202:212:22-39a1:25bJerusalem, 40 days old (Lev. 12:4)Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Egypt13561:18-25aBethlehem, between 6 and 4 B.C.?8 days alem, 15 months before the birth of Jesus135213601361-622:1-222:2312 years old (Luke he First Year and a Half of the Ministry of Jesus(the “Year of Preparation”)The start oftheministriesof John theBaptistand JesusFirstPassoverof Jesus’ministryEnd of theyearBeginning ofthe GreatGalileanMinistryJohn begins his ministryBaptism of JesusTemptation of JesusJohn explains his ministryJohn proclaims JesusInitial call of Peter and Andrew3Call of Philip and NathanaelJesus changes water into wineJesus clears the templeJesus teaches NicodemusJesus and John the Baptist baptizeJohn the Baptist tells about JesusHerod puts John in prisonJesus leaves for GalileeThe Samaritan womanHe arrives in GalileeJesus heals an official’s sonJesus settles in CapernaumHe begins preaching the kingdomRejection in Nazareth“Official” call of the 4 fishermenHe heals man with unclean spiritHeals Peter’s mother-in-law, othersJesus prays in a solitary placeJesus travels throughout GalileeHe heals a leperHe heals a paralyticJesus calls Matthew (Levi)By the river Jordan, perhaps in the last part of year 26(Luke 3:23: “Jesus was about thirty years of age”)In the desert for 40 days3:1-123:13-174:1-111:2-81:9-111:12-13Bethany on the other side of the Jordan (early 27?)the next daythe next daythe next dayCana in Galilee, 3 days later, after a 3-day walkJerusalem, April (year 27?)4:12a1:14a3:19-20December? (see John 4:35)Sychar in Samaria (Jesus stays for 3 days)4:12bGalilee1:14b4:14-15Cana in GalileeCapernaum (early 28?)4:13-164:174:18-22Capernaum, a Sabbath8:14-17Capernaum, same dayThe next day, a solitary placeThe villages of Galilee (Mark 1:38)“one of the towns” (Luke 5:12)Capernaum, a few days later (Mark 2:1)Lake 3731371,1373137213731:14c-15Nazareth, a SabbathLake 42-434:445:12-165:17-265:27-3913741375137613771A few events cannot be dated, but are key in determining the order of other events, like the imprisonment of John the Baptist or his execution; these are also marked in red.Mark and John seem to be almost entirely chronological, but often Matthew is not, and sometimes Luke is not.And possibly also John, who may have been the other disciple who is not named. See footnote 5. These are 3 of the four fishermen who receive a more “official” call lateron at the Sea of Galilee, mentioned only in the Synoptic Gospels. See Apostles.html.23Chronology of the Four Gospels1Rick Aschmann, last updated 25-May-2019

MatthewWhen and WhereMarkLukeJohnThe Second Year of the Ministry of Jesus(the “Year of Popularity”)He heals a paralytic on the SabbathDisciples pick grain on the SabbathJesus heals on the SabbathJesus heals othersJesus chooses 12 apostlesThe Sermon A crowd gatherson the Mount The beatitudesThe woesSalt and lightThe fulfillment of the lawAn eye for an eye“Love your enemies”The Christian lifeJudging othersDo not throw pearls to pigsAsk and it will be givenThe two gatesA tree and its fruitThe wise and foolish buildersThe crowds are amazedHe heals the slave of a centurionTheJesus raises a widow’s sonministryJesus and John the BaptistcontinuesJesus anointed by a sinful womanJesus travels aboutJesus and BeelzebubBlasphemy against the Holy SpiritThe sign of JonahTemporary reformWho are my brothers?Material that only Luke relatesThe sowerParablesThe weedsThe lampThe growing seedThe mustard seedThe yeastThe parable of the weeds explainedThe hidden treasureThe pearlThe netParables and the prophecyThe cost of following JesusMiraclesJesus calms the stormHeals two demon-possessed menA dead girlA sick womanJesus raises Jairus’ daughterJesus heals two blind menJesus heals a mute manJesus is rejected againThe laborers are fewSending theJesus calls together the twelveapostlesHe instructs the apostlesShrewd but innocentConflict and sacrifice“He who receives you receives me”The apostles are sent outThe death of John the BaptistThe deathHerod wonders about Jesusof JohnSecondPassoverof Jesus’ministryChronology of the Four GospelsApril? (year 28?), Jerusalem, Pool of BethesdaGalilee again, April or May (ripe barley or wheat)Lake Gennesaret5:1-4712:1-812:9-1412:15-21A mountain near the lakeA level place on the same 3-4512:46-50beside the lake13:1-2313:24-30Lake GennesaretGerasaCapernaumNazareth, a Sabbath“all the towns and villages” / “from village to village”Capernaum?Machaerus (early 27-316:32-36Nain(John still in 0114026:12-136:17-296:14-169:6(9:9)9:7-91403Rick Aschmann, last updated 25-May-2019

When and hnThe Third Year of the Ministry of Jesus(the “Year of Opposition”)Miracles andMultitudes(ThirdPassoverof Jesus’ministry)TravelsthroughoutGalilee andsurroundingregionsPreparationof theapostlesfor the endIn Jerusalemfor theFeast ofTabernaclesMinistrywhiletravelingfrom Galileeto JudeaThe apostles returnWithdraw by boat to solitary placeThe crowds followJesus teaches and heals the peopleHe feeds the five thousandHe avoids being made kingHe sends the disciples away by boatHe dismisses the crowdHe goes up mountainside to prayEvening comes, disciples struggleJesus walks on the water“Don’t be afraid”Peter walks on the waterJesus calms storm, enters boatMiracles in GennesaretThe bread of lifeJesus condemns traditions of menTrue uncleannessJesus ministers only in GalileeThe Canaanite womanHe heals a deaf mute (and others)He feeds the four thousandThe demand for a signWarnings about Jewish leadersThe blind man near BethsaidaThe confession of PeterJesus predicts his deathTrue discipleshipThe kingdom of God coming soonThe transfigurationElijah and John the BaptistHe heals a boy with an evil spiritFaith as small as a mustard seedHe again predicts his deathThe coin from the fishGreatest in kingdom of heavenBecome like little childrenWelcoming a little childCausing a child to sinParable of the lost sheepThe duty of the servantWarning about temptationDeeds in the name of JesusDiscipline in the churchHe gives authority to the apostlesForgivenessParable of the indebted servantsJesus’ brothersJesus goes to the Feast in secretControversy about JesusThe woman caught in adulteryVarious teachingsHe heals the man born blindEnd of Great Galilean MinistryTen healed of leprosyThe opposition of the SamaritansJesus sends the seventy-twoThe seventy-two returnGod’s revelation“I will give you rest”Parable of the Good SamaritanChronology of the Four GospelsCapernaum?Near Bethsaida (Luke 9:10), south of it?On a hill (John 6:3), April (year 29?)Towards 28-3114:32-3314:34-36EveningFourth watch, after 3 a.m.Again in 14077:1-137:14-237:1Tyre and SidonSea of Galilee, southeast shore (Decapolis)Dalmanutha / Magadan / idaCaesarea 8:618:10-14Mount Hermon?Near the rnaum, September or October (year rusalemin the templea Sabbath19:1-2GalileeBorder between Galilee and ck Aschmann, last updated 25-May-2019

MatthewWhen and WhereIn JerusalemagainTheMinistryin PereaReturn toJudea toraiseLazarusThe finaljourneyWith Mary and MarthaVarious teachingsThe Feast of DedicationTo PereaTeaching and deedsMore parablesMore teaching and parablesParable of workers in vineyardJesus hears that Lazarus is sickJesus raises LazarusHe withdraws again to EphraimDivorceJesus blesses the childrenThe rich young manThe love of richesLeaving the things of the worldJesus again predicts his deathThe mother of James and JohnHumilityZacchaeus comes to JesusJesus heals blind BartimaeusParable of the ten minasHe goes to JerusalemThe plan to arrest JesusMary anoints JesusThe plan to kill LazarusMarkBethany near JerusalemLukeJohn142510:38-4211:1-13Jerusalem, November or December (year 11:1-1611:17-5311:54Bethany near JerusalemEphraimRoad to 719:28Jerusalem, April, shortly before the Passover (year 30?)Bethany, 6 days before the Passover 40The Last Week of the Ministry of Jesus(red line: text indicates new day)PalmSundayMondayTuesdaymorningThe people come out to meet JesusJesus sends for the donkey’s coltThe Triumphal EntryPredicts destruction of JerusalemJesus is recognizedReturn to BethanyThe fig tree without fruitJesus clears the templeHis enemies continue planningThe children praise JesusJesus again predicts his deathReturn to BethanyThe fig tree dries upThe authority of Jesus questionedParable of the two sonsParable of the tenantsThe stone the builders rejectedLeaders are offendedParable of the wedding banquetQuestion about taxesQuestion about the resurrectionThe greatest commandmentWhose son is the Christ?Jesus condemns prideSeven woesLament about JerusalemThe example of the poor widowChronology of the Four GospelsPalm Sundaypassing the Mount of 1:12-13BethanyOn the wayJerusalem, in the 219:45-4619:47-4821:14-1612:20-36BethanyOn the :13-3623:37-39In k Aschmann, last updated 25-May-2019