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  1. Matthew the Apostle (Saint Matthew) (Koine Greek: Ματθαῖος, romanized: Matthaîos; Aramaic: ܡܬܝ, romanized: Mattāy) is named in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

  2. May 2, 2024 · St. Matthew (flourished 1st century ce, Palestine; Western feast day September 21, Eastern feast day November 16) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and the traditional author of the first Synoptic Gospel (the Gospel According to Matthew).

  3. Apr 1, 2019 · The Apostle Matthew, also known as Saint Matthew and Levi, was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. He is traditionally regarded as the author of the Gospel of Matthew. When Jesus called Matthew to follow him, he was a tax collector (or “publican”)—one of the most reviled professions in ancient Judaism.

  4. Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Matthew in the Bible was one of Jesusdisciples. Matthew’s Gospel, along with the Gospels of Luke, John, and Mark, is an inspired—and thus accurate and true—history of the life of Christ. His Gospel is the longest of the four, and some scholars believe it was the first to be written.

  5. Aug 14, 2020 · 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 Bible; He is only mentioned by name in the lists of apostles and in the account of his calling.

  6. The Twelve Apostles (Mark 3:1319; Luke 6:1216) 1 And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.

  7. Feb 17, 2021 · As an apostle, Matthew writes as an eyewitness of Jesusitinerant ministry, resurrection, and ascension. Tradition says Matthew travels far and wide proclaiming the Good News of Jesus for more than 30 years — until he is martyred for his faith.

  8. Jun 25, 2019 · Considering that Saint Matthew is traditionally believed to have composed the Gospel that bears his name, surprisingly little is known about this important apostle and evangelist. He is mentioned only five times in the New Testament.

  9. 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. In the second century, the Apostle Matthew was identified with the Evangelist Matthew.

  10. Matthew the Apostle. by Mike Bennett. 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.