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Matthew 1:2
Matthew 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac. Matthew begins with Abraham to trace the line down. He was writing for Jews, and Jewish history begins with Abraham. Luke (Luke 3:23-38), writing for Gentiles, goes back to Adam. For the differences between Matthew and Luke, see PNT "Mt 1:16".
Other People's Commentary (NT) entries containing Matthew 1:2:
Matthew 1:2
Luke 3:23-38
Hebrews 7:14
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