Mathew, if first written in Aramaic, Papias says John Son of Thunder Said Matthew was written in Hebrew, Does this not prove Matthew was written by Matthew? Papias XX says John the Elder is John Son of Thunder, and that John dictated his Gospel to Papias. Luke is also considered a premier Historian. Evidence that Demands a Verdict, 86. And Mark is written by memory, On the testimony of Peter. And would Q not most likely be the man Jesus Himself?