The triple tradition Synoptic Gospels

furthermore, triple tradition s pericopae (passages) tend arranged in same order in 3 gospels. stands in contrast material found in 2 of gospels, more variable in order.

the classification of text belonging triple tradition (or matter, double tradition) not definitive, depending rather on degree of similarity demanded. example, matthew , mark report cursing of fig tree, single incident, despite substantial differences of wording , content. searching luke, however, find parable of barren fig tree, in different point of narrative. luke has extensively adapted element of triple tradition, while others regard distinct pericope.

example

christ cleansing leper jean-marie melchior doze, 1864.

an illustrative example of 3 texts in parallel healing of leper:

more half wording in passage identical. interesting, though, each gospel includes words absent in other 2 , omits included other two.