Parallel Texts in Matthew, Mark & Luke

10. The Treasure, the Pearl & the Net
Matt 13:44- 50 

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Source: Matthew

Which source hypothesis has a simpler explanation of this data?

Theory Relationship
 A   Augustine   Mark condensed Matthew; Luke drew on both
B  Griesbach   Luke edited Matthew; Mark condensed both
C  Farrer   Matthew expanded Mark; Luke drew on both
D  Two Source    Matthew & Luke independently edited Mark & Q 

Any source theory needs to be supported by redaction criticism. For only a hypothesis that is consistent with each gospel's editorial tendencies at other points can be considered probable.

Testing the Theories

 A 

Did Mark edit Matthew? 
 

 

 B 

Did Mark conflate Matthew & Luke? 
 

 

 C 

Did Luke use Matthew? 
 

 

 D 

Are Matthew & Luke independent revisions of Mark? 
 

 

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last revised 13 April 2008

 

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