Bible Verses About "Who Was Matthew the Apostle"
Matthew (Levi) was a despised tax collector whom Jesus called to be an apostle, and he authored the first Gospel bearing his name.
Matthew (Levi) was a despised tax collector whom Jesus called to be an apostle, and he authored the first Gospel bearing his name.
"And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him." — Matthew 9:9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Matthew the Apostle?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him."
"And he left all, rose up, and followed him. And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them."
"I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
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