Matthew name was not changed as the book is called the gospel book of Matthew he was refered to Levi.
Levi's name was changed to Matthew when he became a disciple of Jesus. He went on to become one of the twelve apostles and author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.
Matthew's name was Levi.
He was a jew. His name was Levi and he changed it to Matthew. He wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He was stabbed to death.
Matthew's name was Levi.
Saint Matthew's real name was Levi before he became one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
Levi was his original name. If we compare Mark 2:14 + Matthew 9:9, we can see that by the time he became a follower of Jesus, he was known by two names. Whether he was given the name 'Matthew' by Jesus, the Bible doesn't say.(Mark 2:14+15/Luke 5:27-29)
Levi
The Apostle Matthew was also called 'Levi.'
I am unaware of any other name for Levi (meaning joined) in Scripture. He had 3 branches come out of his tribe though and perhaps this is what you are referring to. They are: Gershonites, Kohathites and the Merarites (Numbers 3).
He was also known as Levi.
It is Matt not Mat what kind of stupid name is that
When selected by Jesus he was called Matthew.