Reference: Chronology Of The New Testament
Hastings
In this article it is proposed first to examine the books of the NT, so as to determine as far as possible their relative chronology,
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"A cry was heard at Ramah, lamentation, and wailing, and bitter moaning, Rachel weeping for her children, and will not be comforted, because they are no more."
But hearing that Archelaus reigned in Judea in the stead of Herod his father, he was afraid to go thither. And being divinely warned in a dream, he retired into the country of Galilee,
for as Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights; so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.
and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. And they were grieved exceedingly.
And he went forth again to the sea side; and all the people came unto him; and he taught them.
And he was walking through the cornfields on the sabbath; and his disciples as they went on the road plucked the ears of corn.
And he was walking through the cornfields on the sabbath; and his disciples as they went on the road plucked the ears of corn.
And when his relations heard it, they went out to restrain him, for they said, He is transported beyond all bounds.
AND again he began to teach by the sea side: and a vast multitude was assembled about him, so that he went into a vessel to sit down on the sea, and all the multitude was on the land close by the sea.
And he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God, and under what parabolic figure shall I represent it? It is like a grain of mustard, which when it is sown in the earth, is among the least of all the seeds which are upon the earth:
And the same day he saith unto them, as the evening shut in, Let us pass over to the other side.
AND they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
AND they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
AND they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
AND they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his native place, and among his relations, and in his own family.
Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his native place, and among his relations, and in his own family.
Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his native place, and among his relations, and in his own family.
Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his native place, and among his relations, and in his own family.
And wherever they entered into villages or cities, or country places, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch, if but the fringe on his garment; and as many as touched it, were cured.
And seeing some of his disciples eating bread with hands unclean, that is, unwashed, they found fault.
Salt is good: but if the salt become insipid, with what will you season it? have salt in yourselves, and live in peace with each other.
And groaning over this speech, he went away sorrowful: for he had many estates.
And they were on the road going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was advancing before them: and they were astonished; and followed him full of fear. And again taking the twelve aside, he began to tell them what things were about to befall him:
exactly as they delivered them to us, who were eve witnesses from the first, and ministers of the word;
NOW it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole land should be registered.
NOW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene:
NOW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene:
And Jesus himself was about thirty years of age when he began his ministry, being (as was supposed the son of Joseph) of Heli,
"The spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the work whereunto he hath anointed me; he hath sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor; to heal the contrite in heart; to proclaim liberty to the captives; and restore sight to the blind; to send forth the bruised free from bonds;
Then said the Jews, This temple has been forty-six years in building, and canst thou rear it up in three days?
Do ye not say, That yet there are four months, and then the harvest cometh? behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and look upon the fields; for they are now white for harvest.
AFTER these things there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
Your father Abraham exulted for joy that he should see this day of mine: and saw it, and rejoiced.
but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
And daily continuing with one mind at the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they partook of their food with great joy and simplicity of heart,
And after him arose Judas the Galilean, in the days of the enrolment, and drew away a multitude of the populace after him: he also perished, and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
So advancing on his journey, he was drawing nigh to Damascus: and suddenly there shone around him a light from heaven:
And immediately he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. And all who heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this the man who made havoc at Jerusalem, among those who called on this name? and hither he came for this purpose, that he might carry them in chains unto the chief priests? read more. But Saul was endued with still greater power, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, conclusively evincing that this person is the Messiah.
But when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not crediting that he was a disciple.
Then the brethren, when they knew it brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.
and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that during a whole year they were jointly employed in that church, and taught a vast multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch the disciples Christians.
and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that during a whole year they were jointly employed in that church, and taught a vast multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch the disciples Christians. Now there came down in those days prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch.
which also they did, sending it off to the presbyters by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
which also they did, sending it off to the presbyters by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
NOW at that time Herod the king stretched forth his hand to treat cruelly certain persons belonging to the church.
Now Herod was fiercely bent on war against the Tyrians and Sidonians: but they presented themselves unanimously before him, and ingratiating themselves with Blastus who was over the king's bedchamber, they begged for peace; because their country received all their supply of provisions from the king's territories.
They then being sent forth indeed by the Holy Ghost, went down to Seleucia; and from thence sailed to Cyprus.
And they departed from Perga, and came to Antioch in Pisidia, and entering into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, they sat down.
conscious of their danger, they fled unto the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra, and Derbe, and the circum-jacent country:
But as the disciples stood around him, he arose, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he departed with Barnabas for Derbe.
and thence sailed for Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the grace of God for the service which they had performed.
Then when they arrived at Jerusalem, they were cordially received by the church, and the apostles and presbyters, and they related how great things God had done by them.
Then when they arrived at Jerusalem, they were cordially received by the church, and the apostles and presbyters, and they related how great things God had done by them.
THEN he came to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold! a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman, who believed; but his father was a Greek:
So passing through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, being forbidden by the Holy Ghost to speak the word in Asia, coming as far as Mysia, they made an effort to go unto Bythinia: but the Spirit permitted them not. read more. Whereupon passing by Mysia they went down to Troas.
Therefore sailing from Troas, we came in a direct course to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis;
And those who conduced Paul brought him as far as Athens, and receiving an injunction for Silas and Timothy that they should come to him as speedily as possible, they departed.
AND after these transactions, Paul departing from Athens, came to Corinth; and finding a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, lately arrived from Italy, with Priscilla his wife, (because Claudius had issued an order that all Jews should depart from Rome,) he turned in to them.
And he sat down there a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God. But when Gallio was the proconsul of Achaia, the Jews, with one accord, rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment-seat,
But when Gallio was the proconsul of Achaia, the Jews, with one accord, rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment-seat,
And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself went into the synagogue, and discoursed with the Jews.
And landing at Cesarea, he went up, and having saluted the church [at Jerusalem], he went down to Antioch. And after making some stay, he departed, passing in regular order through the Galatian district, and Phrygia, confirming all the disciples.
And after making some stay, he departed, passing in regular order through the Galatian district, and Phrygia, confirming all the disciples.
NOW it came to pass that during the time Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, after passing through the upper provinces, came to Ephesus; and finding certain disciples,
And entering into the synagogue, he spake boldly during three months, reasoning and persuading the things that concern the kingdom of God.
And entering into the synagogue, he spake boldly during three months, reasoning and persuading the things that concern the kingdom of God.
And entering into the synagogue, he spake boldly during three months, reasoning and persuading the things that concern the kingdom of God.
And this he did for two years; so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
And this he did for two years; so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
And this he did for two years; so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
THEN after the tumult was quieted, Paul called to him the disciples, and taking his leave, departed to go into Macedonia. And passing through those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he went into Greece.
And there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater a Berean; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus, Asiatics.
And we sailed from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came to them to Troas after five days; where we stayed seven days.
And sailing from thence, on the following day we advanced over against Chios; and the next day we touched at Samos, and staying at Trogyllium, the day following we came to Miletus. For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, that he might not spend the time in Asia: for he hastened on, if it was possible for him, to be at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.
Therefore watch, remembering that for three years, by night and by day, I have never ceased with tears to admonish every individual.
Therefore watch, remembering that for three years, by night and by day, I have never ceased with tears to admonish every individual.
AND tearing ourselves away from them, when we had set sail, we came in a direct course to Coos, and the day after to Rhodes, and from thence to Patara. And finding a ship passing over to Phenice, we went on board and set sail: read more. and coming in sight of Cyprus, and leaving it on the left, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to discharge her cargo. And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: and they said to Paul, by the Spirit, that he should not go up unto Jerusalem. But when we had stayed out those days, we departed, and went on our journey, all of them attending us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and kneeling down on the sea shore, we joined in prayer;
And on the morrow we who were Paul's companions departed with him, and went to Caesarea; and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist (who was one of the seven deacons), we abode with him.
But as the seven days were now drawing to their period, some Jews from Asia seeing him in the temple, excited all the populace to tumult, and laid hands upon him,
Then the tribune approaching him, laid hold on him, and ordered him to be bound with two chains; and asked who he was, and what he had done.
As also the high-priest will bear me witness, and all the body of elders: from whom also having received letters unto the brethren, I went unto Damascus, to bring those who were there in chains unto Jerusalem, that they might be punished.
So when they came to Caesarea, and had delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also to him.
SO after five days Ananias the high-priest went down with the elders, and a certain rhetorician, Tertullus, who made their appearance before the governor against Paul.
But Paul (the governor having made him a sign to speak) replied, Knowing that for so many years thou hast been the judge of this nation, I with the more confidence offer my defence respecting the matters which concern me:
But Paul (the governor having made him a sign to speak) replied, Knowing that for so many years thou hast been the judge of this nation, I with the more confidence offer my defence respecting the matters which concern me: as thou mayest be ascertained, that it is not more than twelve days ago since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.
But when two years were ended, Felix had Portius Festus appointed for his successor: and willing to curry favour with the Jews, Felix left Paul in chains.
But when two years were ended, Felix had Portius Festus appointed for his successor: and willing to curry favour with the Jews, Felix left Paul in chains.
WHEN Festus then was come into the province, after three days he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
And after staying with them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea; and on the morrow seated on the bench, commanded Paul to be brought.
In which pursuits, even as I was going to Damascus with authority and a commission from the chief priests,
NOW as it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan cohort.
And much time being consumed, and sailing now becoming dangerous, because the fast was already past, Paul admonished them,
Now as the fourteenth night was passing, whilst we were driving about in the Adriatic sea, about midnight the sailors imagined that some land was near to them:
Now in the vicinity of that place was the estate of the principal person on the island, named Publius, who received us into his house, and lodged us with great humanity three days.
Then they honoured us with many tokens of respect; and when we were about to sail, laid in for us every necessary store. And after three months stay we sailed in a ship which had wintered in the island, from Alexandria, whose sign was Castor and Pollux: read more. and proceeding on our voyage to Syracuse, we tarried there three days: from whence we came round, and arrived opposite to Rhegium; and after one day the south wind arising, we came in two more to Puteoli: where finding brethren, we were solicited by them to tarry seven days; and so we went for Rome.
Now it came to pass that after three days Paul called together the principal persons of the Jews. And when they were assembled, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have done nothing contrary to the people and the customs of our ancestors, yet have I been delivered up a prisoner into the hands of the Romans.
But Paul abode two whole years in his own hired apartment, and received all who came to him,
But when I came to Troas to preach the Gospel of Christ, though a door was opened unto me by the Lord,
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king guarded the city of the Damascenes, intending to seize me;
THIS third time I am coming to you: by the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every charge be established.
nor went up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went away into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
nor went up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went away into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Afterwards at the expiration of three years I went up unto Jerusalem to pay a visit to Peter, and I abode with him fifteen days.
Afterwards at the expiration of three years I went up unto Jerusalem to pay a visit to Peter, and I abode with him fifteen days.
Afterwards at the expiration of three years I went up unto Jerusalem to pay a visit to Peter, and I abode with him fifteen days.
Afterwards at the expiration of three years I went up unto Jerusalem to pay a visit to Peter, and I abode with him fifteen days.
FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also along with us.
FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also along with us.
FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also along with us.
FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also along with us.
FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also along with us.
FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also along with us.
In like manner also do these men, even when they dream, defile indeed the flesh, despise sovereignty, and revile dignities.