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The article presents a study that examines the three structural triads in chapters 8-9 and 21-22 in the Gospel of Matthew. The gospel is a case of triadic arrangement because the related statements or events are repeated three times. It relates that in the narrative passage of Chapter 8-9, three sets of three miracle stories were found, while in Matthew 21-22 has three symbolic actions, three parables, and three questions posed for Jesus. It notes that three structural triads between the sections demonstrate the chiastic structure in the Gospel of Matthew. It cites evidence that shows the intentions of the author for a chiastic structure.