Parallel accounts
The genealogies of Jesus
Matthew and Luke compared on direction, endpoints, structure and the father of Joseph.
Side-by-side comparison
TextEach column is one account. A cell reads “not stated” where that account does not address the axis — the platform does not infer a value.
| Axis | Matthew 1Matthew 1:16 | Luke 3Luke 3:23 |
|---|---|---|
| Direction | Descending | Ascending |
| Starting point | Abraham | Joseph |
| Ending point | Joseph, husband of Mary | Adam |
| Structure | Three groups of fourteen generations | Unbroken list without numerical grouping |
| Father of Joseph | Jacob | Heli |
Passages in this group
TextMatthew 1
Luke 3
Contradiction records drawn from this group
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