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 the Evangelist. The New Testament records …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The name Mathew is of Hebrew origin and means "gift of God." It is derived from the Hebrew name "Matityahu," which combines the elements "matan" meaning "gift" and "yah" referring to …

Oct 6, 2024 · Matthew, probably also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles. He was a tax collector, and supposedly the author of the first gospel in the New Testament. He is …