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Explain why the gospel authors at times differ from each other in their accounts.
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The authors’ accounts are different because their experiences were different. Some knew Jesus personally and they were his disciples others were not. The authors came from different cultures, backgrounds, education and professional; therefore, their story and audience is different.
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The gospels were written to different audiences by different people who had a different perspective or view on what they saw. Their background influenced what they wrote and how they wrote it down.
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Their experiences with Jesus were probably different.
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They differ because they had a different perspective, personal relationship with Jesus and were addressing different audiences.
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It is interesting to not that there are differences between the authors of the gospel based on their heritage and personal experiences. Mathew for instance bases his gospel to the Jews fulfilling the prophesy of the Messiah. Luke on the other hand addresses the gospel to the gentiles mainly based in Rome. Mark on the other hand presents the Lord as a servant someone who was always ready to place himself second. John’s gospel on the other hand is a message that present Jesus as God.