Book of Matthew

28 chapters, 1,071 verses, in the World English Bible.

Reflections on Matthew

Matthew 6:26-30

What Jesus Pointed At

For two thousand years, "consider the birds" has worked as a comforting metaphor. A new Nature study shows it was always pointing at a real chain.

Matthew 7:24-27

What the Fire Left Standing

Georgia wildfires have destroyed 122 homes across 54,000 acres. What survived was not made of wood.

Matthew 18:5-6

Norway Draws a Line Around Childhood

Norway will force tech companies to verify age before letting children onto their platforms. The question is what childhood now requires protection from.

Matthew 26:36-41

The Helpers No One Thinks to Help

Research confirms the loneliest people are the reliable ones everyone leans on and nobody checks on.

Matthew 6:12-15

The Muscle Jesus Taught Us to Build

A Harvard study of 200,000 people in 22 countries found that forgiveness, practiced as a habit, predicts psychological well-being and deeper character a year later.