Calling of Matthew (Levi)
Jesus calls the tax collector Levi (Matthew) to follow him. At the subsequent banquet, Jesus defends eating with sinners: "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
Parallel Accounts
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.
Mark and Luke call him "Levi," while Matthew's Gospel calls him "Matthew," leading to the traditional identification of the two. Luke specifies that Levi "left everything" and held "a great feast," making the break and celebration more dramatic.
Uses the name "Matthew" and quotes Hosea 6:6 ("I desire mercy, not sacrifice").
Calls him "Levi son of Alphaeus," possibly linking him to James son of Alphaeus.
Emphasizes that Levi left everything and hosted a great banquet for Jesus.
The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.
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