Tax collector
Matthew was a tax collector.
Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman government.
Matthew (Levi) was a tax collector for King Herod.
Matthew was a tax collector and by that occupation was shunned by most people. Tax collectors were viewed as traitors because they worked for the Roman government. Probably most of Matthew's acquaintances were fellow tax collectors and then when he became Jesus' disciple his main acquaintances were his fellow disciples. By being a tax collector, Matthew was helpful to Jesus' ministry to other tax collectors.
Matthew himself tells us that he was a publican, which means a taxman, (not a pub keeper) - Matthew 9:9, 10:3. I would also like to add that being a publican was considered a shameful thing in the culture of the day and for a good reason. So it is noteworthy, that only Matthew reveals that about himself, while Mark and Luke mention Matthew but say nothing about his occupation.
Matthew has a book of his own, the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.However, this gospel is believed to have been written by the disciple Matthew the ex-tax collector (or someone close to him).NOT by "Saint Matthew".
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Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman government.
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