Matthew
Apostle & Tax Collector · New Testament
Tax collector called by Jesus to be an apostle, traditionally credited as author of the first Gospel.
Profile
| Role | Apostle & Tax Collector |
| Era | New Testament |
| Testament | NT |
| Approximate Dates | c. 1st century AD |
| Birth Place | Capernaum |
Also Known As
- Levi
Key Locations
Key Events
- Called from tax booth, Hosts banquet for Jesus, Named among the Twelve, Traditionally authors Gospel of Matthew
Scripture References
Matt 9:9-13, 10:3, Mark 2:14, Luke 5:27-32
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