Konkani Bible – Gospel of Mathew
Introduction to St Mathew
The Gospel of Matthew, one of the four canonical Gospels, is a cornerstone of the New Testament, traditionally attributed to Matthew, a tax collector and disciple of Jesus. Written primarily for a Jewish-Christian audience, it emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, portraying Him as the Messiah, King, and Teacher. Likely composed between 80-90 CE, it draws on Mark’s Gospel, the hypothetical Q source, and unique material.
Matthew’s narrative is structured around five major discourses, often compared to the five books of the Torah, highlighting Jesus’ teachings, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5-7). It begins with a genealogy linking Jesus to Abraham and David, underscoring His Jewish heritage, and includes key events like His birth, baptism, miracles, parables, passion, death, and resurrection. The Gospel stresses the Kingdom of Heaven, ethical living, and discipleship, culminating in the Great Commission (28:18-20), where Jesus commands His followers to spread His teachings.
In Konkani, the Gospel’s vivid storytelling and emphasis on Jesus’ divine authority resonate deeply, offering spiritual guidance and cultural relevance. Its focus on justice, mercy, and faith makes it a timeless text for reflection.
Matevchea Susarachem Mukhpat: Matevchem Susar, Novya Kararachea char Susarampayki ek, Matev haka, ek karbhari ani Jezucho chelo, man divn boroilam. Judev-Khristanv lokank vachpakh-atir, hem Jezucho Old Testamentachea bhavishyavanyacho purnn kelo mhonn dakhoita, Tacho Raju, Guru ani Mesias mhonn ulovn korta. Sombhovto 80-90 Kristabdamni borovn, hem Markachea Susara, Q strot ani khas matevchea xeddantlean ghoddlam.
Matevchea kathancho mukhya bhangar panch vavrannik zulamni, Torahchea panch pustokansangli tulanv kelo, ani Jezuchi xikvonn, zoxem Sermav Parvotan (Adhyay 5-7) dakoita. Hem Abraham ani Davida koddlean Jezuchi vansvalli suru korta, Tachi Judev khunn dakhovn, ani Tacho zolm, baptizm, chamatkaram, zappo-khani, dukhi-vhoddkhi, moronn ani punorjivontponn ghalta. Susar “Sorginchem Raj”, nitoll jinn ani cheleponn hacher bhor dita, ani Vhoddi Aadnni (28:18-20) sogllem sompta, zhea Jezun aplea chelyank Tachi xikvonn porgottpachi aadnni keli.
Konkani Bibleant, Matevchea Susarachea jivont kathani ani Jezucho Daivik odhikaracho bhorvacho Konkani lokank bhov touching zata, adhyatmik margdorxonn ani sanskrutik yogdan dita. Nit, daya ani visvas hacher bhor divn, hem vachpachem ani chintunk sadharn pustok.