Who was Matthew in the Bible?
Apostle, in the New Testament era
Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector in Capernaum before being called by Jesus to become one of His twelve apostles.
What does the Bible say about Matthew?
Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector in Capernaum before being called by Jesus to become one of His twelve apostles. As a tax collector, Matthew would have been considered a sinner and an outcast by the Jewish community. However, Jesus saw beyond his profession and called him to follow Him (Mat.9.9; Mrk.2.14; Luk.5.27). Matthew responded immediately, leaving his tax booth and hosting a great feast for Jesus in his home, inviting other tax collectors and sinners (Luk.5.29). As an apostle, Matthew witnessed Jesus' ministry, death, and resurrection. He is also traditionally attributed as the author of the Gospel of Matthew, which emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the long-awaited Messiah (Mat.10.3; Mrk.3.18; Luk.6.15; Act.1.13).
Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.
Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Matthew appear in the Bible?
Matthew is referenced in 2 verses across 2 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Luke 6:15
- Matthew 9:9
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Matthew.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Matthew?
Matthew appears in 2 verses across 2 books, most often in Luke, which accounts for 1 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Matthew?
Luke, Matthew.
Where can I read every verse about Matthew?
This page lists 2 of them. Protos carries all 2, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
