| Matthew 1:1 | |
|---|---|
1:2 → | |
 The first page of the Gospel of Matthew in Codex Harleianus 5540 (Gregory-Aland 114); 11th century). | |
| Book | Gospel of Matthew |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |
Matthew 1:1 is the opening verse in the first chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Since Matthew is traditionally placed as the first of the four Gospels, this verse commonly serves as the opening to the entire New Testament.