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'''Ordering the Gospels''' is an issue worth revisiting, because the order affects [[evangelism]], readability, and the significance placed on the [[Gospel of John]], which [[Jesus]] may have initially intended to be the primary eyewitness account by his closest [[Apostle]].  The strongest ordering of the [[Gospels]] is:

'''Ordering the Gospels''' is an issue worth revisiting, because the order affects [[evangelism]], readability, and the significance placed on the [[Gospel of John]], which [[Jesus]] may have initially intended to be the primary eyewitness account by his closest [[Apostle]].  The strongest ordering of the [[Gospels]] is:

#the [[Gospel of Mark]], as the first written and the easiest to read and understand

#the [[Gospel of Mark]], as the first written and the easiest to read and understand

#the [[Gospel of John]], as the most powerful and yet concise, while beautifully written; preferably in its undiluted form

#the [[Gospel of John]], as the most powerful and yet concise, while beautifully written; preferably restored in its undiluted form

#the [[Gospel of Matthew]], as a comprehensive eyewitness account

#the [[Gospel of Matthew]], as a comprehensive eyewitness account

#the [[Gospel of Luke]], a comprehensive, beautifully written historical account and the lead to the first book after the Gospels, the [[Acts of the Apostles]]

#the [[Gospel of Luke]], a comprehensive, fabulously written historical account and the lead to the first book after the Gospels, the [[Acts of the Apostles]]

The current order is based on at least two historical misunderstandings:<ref>Saydon, P. P. [https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/scripture/04-7_190.pdf The Order of the Gospels], pp. 190b–96. ''Biblical Studies''. Retrieved September 21, 2023.</ref>

The current order is based on at least two historical misunderstandings:<ref>Saydon, P. P. [https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/scripture/04-7_190.pdf The Order of the Gospels], pp. 190b–96. ''Biblical Studies''. Retrieved September 21, 2023.</ref>