# Matthew, Levi

## Facts:

Matthew was one of the twelve men that Jesus chose to be his apostles. He was also known as Levi, son of Alpheus.

* Levi (Matthew) was a tax-collector from Capernaum before he met Jesus.
* Matthew wrote the gospel that bears his name.
* There are several other men named Levi in the Bible.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [apostle](../kt/apostle.md), [Levite](../names/levite.md), [tax collector](../other/tax.md))

## Bible References:

* [Luke 05:27](rc://en/tn/help/luk/05/27)
* [Luke 06:14-16](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/14)
* [Mark 02:14](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/02/14)
* [Mark 03:17-19](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/03/17)
* [Matthew 09:09](rc://en/tn/help/mat/09/09)
* [Matthew 10:03](rc://en/tn/help/mat/10/03)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G3017, G3156
