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Matthew, also known as Levi, worked as a tax collectorfor the occupying Roman government when Jesus called him. According to the gospel that bears his name, he literally got up and "walked off the job" to follow Jesus. (Matthew 9:9)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoBy profession Matthew was a tax collector.
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∙ 12y agoMatthew, according to NT writings, was a tax collector before he began to follow Jesus.
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∙ 11y agobefore matthew was a deciple he was a tax colecter
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∙ 11y agoMatthew was a tax collector.
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How did mathew write the bible?
He wrote what happened while he was a disciple of Jesus
Which disciple lied about being Christ's disciple?
Peter
What was each disciple doing before being called by Jesus?
Most of the disciples were simple fishermen, Matthew was a tax collector.
Did a disciple die before Jesus?
yes
Who was not a disciple before Jesus' resurrection?
paul
What was Simon before he became a disciple?
a fisherman
What was Saint James before a disciple?
James was a fisherman.
Where did Saint Matthew the Apostle live?
Matthew lived in Capernaum before being called to be a disciple. It is said that he later lived in Judea before travelling on missionary journeys.Capernaum, on the coast of the Sea of Galilee
How many games had Mathew Ryan played with Australia before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Mathew Ryan had played 7 times for Australia before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How many games had Mathew Leckie played with Australia before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Mathew Leckie had played 8 times for Australia before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
What was Andrews job?
Before he became a disciple of Our Lord he was a fisherman.
How was Saint Joseph a disciple of Jesus?
He is not a disciple at the time of Jesus but an obedient disciple of God.
