en_tw/bible/names/matthew.md

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Matthew, Levi

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:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: G3017, G3156