Matthew

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Matthew in the Bible

Apostle of Jesus · Tax collector

A tax collector called by Jesus and named among the twelve apostles. Primary biblical coverage: Gospels; Acts 1.

AT A GLANCE

Matthew at a Glance

TestamentNew Testament
First AppearanceMatthew 9:9
Last AppearanceActs 1:13
Known ForA tax collector called by Jesus and named among the twelve apostles.
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