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Explain why the authors at times differ from each other in their accounts.
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Matthew was very focus on connecting the Old Testament and wrote to a Jewish audience. Luke the physician had special emphasis on Jesus’ healing abilities. Mark is the shortest most succinct Gospel. John writes very differently, more philosophical and also like Matthew connects a lot of Torah texts.
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Their perspective and relationship varied from person to person.
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Each writer wrote to a different audience and for a different purpose. Each writer included his own perspective, personality, and interests in their gospel book.
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Because of their varied perspectives, personalities and relationships with Christ.
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They have different personalities and different relationships with Jesus that affected how they wrote
