Matthew is mentioned in Matthew 9:9 [5] and Matthew 10:3 [6] as a tax collector (in the New International Version and other translations of the Bible) who, while sitting at the "receipt of …

Oct 1, 2024 · Matthew the apostle had been a dishonest tax collector driven by greed until Jesus Christ chose him as a disciple. Also called Levi, Matthew was not a stand-out character in the …

Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector who was invited by Jesus to follow Him. He became one of the twelve apostles and wrote the Book of Matthew. His story teaches us that …

Matthew, also known as Levi, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the traditionally attributed author of the Gospel of Matthew. His calling and transformation from a tax collector …

Matthew, a former tax collector, became Jesus’ disciple and even authored a book of the Bible. Here’s what is known about his life and legacy.

Apr 8, 2025 · Matthew went from tax collector to Gospel writer. His life proves God calls the unlikely and rewrites the past with truth.

Jesus called Matthew out of one of the most reviled professions: tax collector. Matthew responded in faith to become a trusted apostle and beloved author.

In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus calls a tax collector to be a disciple. Mark and Luke call the tax collector Levi, but he is called Matthew in the Gospel of Matthew.

Sep 21, 2023 · Matthew, son of Alphaeus, was from Galilee. We don’t know a lot about him, but we do know that he was a tax collector, and we can only imagine how his fellow Jews …

Mar 10, 2022 · Matthew, the Tax Collector, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. And although he was part of the Messiah’s core leaders, he was also grouped with the sinners.