Home/Topics/Matthew

What the Bible Says About Matthew

Overview

The Bible addresses matthew across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Publicans, Apostles, Thomas and Philip. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Matthew, Thomas, James and Jesus.

Key Bible verses about matthew

New Testament

People in the Bible and matthew

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying matthew for yourself

  • Begin with Matthew 9:9, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Luke, Matthew and Mark each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Matthew, Thomas and James and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Publicans, Apostles, Thomas and Philip.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about matthew?

The Bible addresses matthew across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Publicans, Apostles, Thomas and Philip. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Matthew, Thomas, James and Jesus.

How many Bible verses are about matthew?

The Bible references matthew in 11 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention matthew?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 9:9: “And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with matthew?

Matthew, Thomas, James, Jesus and Bartholomew.

Preach & teach

Outline a sermon or build a study series on matthew.

Preach a series on Matthew