The Gospels of Matthew and Luke both provide genealogies that trace the parental line of Jesus. However, they differ in their approach:
* Matthew: Traces Jesus' lineage through Joseph, his legal father, back to Abraham. It emphasizes Jesus' royal descent from David, fulfilling Jewish expectations of the Messiah.
* Luke: Traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam, through Mary. It's generally believed that Luke's genealogy follows Mary's line, making it more universal in scope and emphasizing Jesus' connection to all humanity.