The Disciples of Jesus
MATTHEW:
| Also known as |
| -Levi. |
| -Levi the son of Alphaeus. |
| -His original occupation was a tax collector: Matthew 9:9. |
| -He was the son of Alphaeus: Mark 2:14. |
-Very little is said about him in the Gospels other than the story of his calling by Jesus and his response to that call: Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:14-17; Luke 5:27-32.
| -He ministered in Ethiopia. |
| -He wrote the book of Matthew. |
| -Historical records indicate that he was martyred. |
| -Scriptural references to Matthew: |
| Matthew 9:9 |
| Matthew 10:3 |
| Mark 2:14 |
| Mark 3:18 |
| Luke 5:27-32 |
| Luke 6:15 |
| Acts 1:13 |
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Sources:
Adapted from The Disciples of Jesus by Harvestime International.