New Testament
Matthew
The Book of Matthew is part of the New Testament of the Douay-Rheims Bible, containing 28 chapters and 5353 verses. Read every chapter below, verse by verse.
Author & Date
Traditionally attributed to the Apostle Matthew, a former tax collector called by Jesus. Around AD 70–85.
Historical Context
Written for a Jewish-Christian community, Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Hebrew prophecy and the promised Messiah, frequently quoting the Old Testament to make that case.
Key Themes
Jesus as the new Moses and fulfillment of the Law, the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Sermon on the Mount.