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Matthew was a tax collector in the beginning, but he left the table and followed Jesus.

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What is St. Matthew's full name?

When selected by Jesus he was called Matthew.


What happened to St. Matthew after Jesus' death?

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What was St Matthew's proffesion?

Matthew by proffesion was a tax collector.


Did Jesus turn away from Peter in Matthew 16?

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Why is St. Matthew the patron saint of bankers?

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How did Saint Mathew become a saint?

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Who was St. Matthew?

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Is St Matthew a farmer?

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What did St. Matthew write?

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How Jesus is presented in saint Matthew's passage?

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Where is Jesus Sermon on the mound in the Bible?

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