| Matthew | Mark | Luke | John |
| Most quoted, systematic | Probably 1st gospel | Gentile physician | Unique |
| Highlights teachings | Late 50's | Also Wrote Acts | No parables |
| To the Jews | Roman Reader | Wrote 27% of NT | Last One |
| Emphasizes miracles | Shortest | Written To Gentiles | Unique Material |
| Only gospel to use the word "church" | Actions of Jesus | Emphasizes: | John's background: |
| 60-70 AD | Records more miracles | - Jesus' Prayer life | - "beloved" disciple |
| Use of Old Testament | Emotional responses | - Role of H.S. | - Inner Circle |
| Sermon on the Mount (5,6,7) | Fast | - Hymns of praise | - Took care of Mary |
| End times (24) | Hard-hitting | Unique parables-- | Also Wrote: |
| Second coming (24,25) | Parables of contrast | - 1,2,3 John | |
| - Revelation |