Sermon on the Mount: Judging, Asking, and the Two Foundations
Jesus warns against judging others, encourages persistent prayer, describes the narrow gate, warns of false prophets, and concludes with the parable of wise and foolish builders.
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Matthew includes material absent from Luke: the narrow gate, false prophets, and "Lord, Lord" sayings. Luke's Sermon on the Plain is shorter and possibly represents a separate occasion, or the same core teaching that Matthew expanded with additional sayings collected elsewhere.
Extended conclusion with the narrow gate, false prophets, and the "Lord, Lord" warning.
Shorter parallel with unique parables about blind guides and trees known by their fruit.
The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.
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