en_tw/bible/names/matthew.md

Matthew

Facts:

Matthew was one of the twelve men that Jesus chose to be his apostles. He was also known as Levi, son of Alpheus.

• Levi (Matthew) was a tax-collector from Capernaum before he met Jesus.
• Matthew wrote the gospel that bears his name.
• There are several other men named Levi in the Bible.

(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)

(See also: apostle, Levite, tax collector)

Bible References:

• Luke 05:27
• Luke 06:14-16
• Mark 02:14
• Mark 03:17-19
• Matthew 09:09
• Matthew 10:03

Word Data:

• Strong's: G3017, G3156

Forms Found in the English ULB:

Matthew, Levi