Matthew and Luke sometimes change Mark to emphasize different theological points or to suit the needs of their specific audience. For example, Matthew tends to emphasize Jesus' fulfillment of Jewish prophecy and his authority as a teacher, while Luke emphasizes Jesus' compassion for the marginalized and his call to social justice.

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Matthew and Luke

Question 14

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Matthew and Luke:

A) Sometimes change Mark to change theological emphases
B) Sometimes change Mark because Mark was not an eyewitness
C) Sometimes change Mark in order to summarize the text for ancient readers
D) Never change Mark

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