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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.

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(See also: apostle, levite, taxcollector)

Bible References:

• Luke 05:27-28
• Luke 06:14-16
• Mark 02:13-14
• Mark 03:17-19
• Matthew 09:7-9
• Matthew 10:2-4