Matthew
PersonAn apostle living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Mat.9.9) referred to as Matthew (Ματθαῖος), or Levi (Λευΐ), or Levi (Λευΐ); a son of Alphaeus and possibly Mary; possibly brother of James and Joses.
Their thread through Scripture
- Matthew 9:9
As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, “Follow me.” He got up and followed him.