Matthew the Apostle

Christian evangelist and apostle (10-74)

b. 1st century · d. 74

Matthew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to many 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.

Related people

Alphaeus child of
Alphaeus child of
Mary Jacobi child of · traditional
Jesus disciple of
Jesus sent by · traditional

Events

The Call of Matthew 28
Calling of the Twelve 28
Sermon on the Mount 28
Sending of the Twelve 29
triumphal entry into Jerusalem 30
Christ washing the Disciples' feet 30
Last Supper 30
Great Commission 30
Ascension of Jesus 30
Pentecost 30
Matthew leaves the Hebrews for others 60

Commemorated

Places

Galilee birth
Capernaum residence
Jerusalem ministry
Aethiopia travel

How we know

Recorded as a historical figure.

Gospel of Matthew 5 claims — The Call of Matthew; Sermon on the Mount; Sending of the Twelve
Gospel of Mark 2 claims — Calling of the Twelve; triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Acts of the Apostles 1 claim — Pentecost
Ecclesiastical History 1 claim — Matthew leaves the Hebrews for others
Gospel of John 1 claim — Christ washing the Disciples' feet
Gospel of Luke 1 claim — Ascension of Jesus

Documents

Gospel of Matthew author

Written about

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