Matthew

The tax collector who was called

A tax collector in Capernaum, despised for serving Rome. When he heard “Follow Me,” Levi left the tax booth and threw a banquet for sinners to introduce them to Jesus. Traditionally the author of the first Gospel, which shows Jesus as the King promised to Israel.

Where to read in the Bible

• Matthew 9:9–13
• Luke 5:27–29

Connections

• worked among the The tax collectors · factual · Matthew 9:9
• disciple of Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Matthew 9:9
• linked to The Twelve Apostles · stated in the text · Mark 3:18

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