Matthew the Apostle[a] was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as …

Matthew's main purpose is to prove to his Jewish readers that Jesus is their Messiah. He does this primarily by showing how Jesus in his life and ministry fulfilled the OT Scriptures.

Matthew 1:1 Or Jesus Christ. Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) both mean Anointed One; also in verse 18. Matthew 1:21 Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, which means the Lord saves. Holy Bible, …

25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. Matthew, surnamed Levi, before his conversion was a publican, or tax-gatherer under the Romans at …

The position of the Gospel according to Matthew as the first of the four gospels in the New Testament reflects both the view that it was the first to be written, a view that goes back to the late second …

Dec 15, 2025 · St. Matthew (flourished 1st century ce, Palestine; Western feast day September 21, Eastern feast day November 16) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and the traditional …

Summary: Matthew presents the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes Jesus as the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament, highlighting His divine authority and …

St. Matthew, one of the twelve apostles, was a tax collector before following Jesus. He authored the first Gospel, emphasizing Christ as the Messiah. His transformation from a public sinner to a holy …

Book Type: The first book of the four gospels; the first book of the New Testament; the fortieth book of the Bible. Author: The disciple Matthew, based on both internal evidence and traditions.

Matthew’s name appears in all the biblical lists of the twelve apostles, though Mark and Luke refer to him as Levi.