That would be Matthew, who Jesus called as he walked by his booth on the street. The tax collectors were a despised bunch because they generally collected more than was necessary and pocketed the difference.
Matthew was a tax collector prior to being called to follow Jesus.
Yes, Matthew was a tax collector.
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)
St. Matthew turned to Jesus because he was called by Jesus to follow him. Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector before encountering Jesus. When Jesus called him, Matthew immediately left his profession and followed Him, acknowledging Jesus' authority and responding to His invitation to discipleship.
This was the first year of Jesus' ministry, so it would be 29-30AD.
The apostle known for being a tax collector was Matthew.
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A rich chief tax collector by the name of Zacchaeus. (Luke 19:3,4)
Saint Matthew, a tax collector, was called by Jesus to follow him. Matthew immediately left everything to become one of the twelve apostles. This calling marked the beginning of his journey as a disciple of Jesus.
Most of the disciples were simple fishermen, Matthew was a tax collector.
Matthew, also known as Levi, left his job as a tax collector to follow Jesus. He is one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus in the Bible.
The tax collector as well as all the other people in the Bible were Jewish, even Jesus. Matthew the Disciple was a Publican (tax collector) before becoming a follower of Christ.