Matthew 2:17

2:17 Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:

Matthew 5:2

5:2 Then ¹  he began to teach ²  them by saying:

Matthew 5:48

5:48 So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. ³ 

Matthew 7:20

7:20 So then, you will recognize them by their fruit.

Matthew 12:9

12:9 Then ⁴  Jesus ⁵  left that place and entered their synagogue. ⁶ 

Matthew 23:1

Seven Woes

23:1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,

Matthew 23:32

23:32 Fill up then the measure of your ancestors!

Matthew 24:16

24:16 then those in Judea must flee ⁷  to the mountains.

Matthew 25:7

25:7 Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

Matthew 27:36

27:36 Then they sat down and kept guard over him there.

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¹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

² tn Grk “And opening his mouth he taught them, saying.” The imperfect verb ἐδίδασκεν (edidasken) has been translated ingressively.

³ sn This remark echoes the more common OT statements like Lev 19:2 or Deut 18:13: “you must be holy as I am holy.”

⁴ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

⁵ tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁶ sn See the note on synagogues in 4:23.

⁷ sn Fleeing to the mountains is a key OT image: Gen 19:17; Judg 6:2; Isa 15:5; Jer 16:16; Zech 14:5.