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Matthew (apostle)

Also known as Levi

ApostolicApostleEvangelist

Description

Tax collector at Capernaum called by Jesus; threw a great feast where Jesus ate with sinners. Author of the first Gospel. Identified with Levi son of Alphaeus (Mark 2:14, Luke 5:27).

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