A Chronological Reading Arrangement Of The Gospels

Prelude

Matthew 26:31-35
Mark 14:27-31
John 17:1-26

On the Mount of Olives

Luke 22:39-46

Gethsemane

Matthew 26:36-46
Mark 14:32-42

Arrest

Matthew 26:47-56
Mark 14:43-52
Luke 22:47-53
John 18:1-11

Interrogation and Abuse

Matthew 26:57-27:31
Mark 14:53-15:20
Luke 22:54 — 23:25
John 18:12-19:16a

Crucifixion

Matthew 27:32-56
Mark 15:21-41
Luke 23:26-49
John 19:16b-37

Burial

Matthew 27:57-66
Mark 15:42-47
Luke 23:50-56
John 19:38-42

Resurrection and
Post — Resurrection
Appearances

Matthew 28:1-20
Mark 16:1-20
Luke 24:1-53
John 20:1-21:25

If the reader goes through this, section by section, one should have a clear historical picture of what Christ did for you.