en_tw/bible/names/matthew.md

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.

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(See also: apostle, Levite, tax collector)

Bible References:

• Luke 5:27
• Luke 6:14-16
• Mark 2:14
• Mark 3:17-19
• Matthew 9:9
• Matthew 10:3

Word Data:

• Strong’s: G3017, G3156