Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Matthew?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Matthew in the Bible

Discover 5 powerful Bible verses about matthew. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential old testament history topic.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Matthew

  1. 1
    Matthew 7:1
    Judge not, that ye be not judged.
    KJV
  2. 2
    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.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Matthew 9:10
    And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Matthew 10:3
    Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
    KJV
  5. 5
    Matthew 17:20
    And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Mark 2:14
    And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. at the: or, at the place where the custom was received
    KJV
  7. 7
    Mark 2:15
    And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Mark 3:18
    And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
    KJV
  9. 9
    Luke 5:27
    And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Luke 5:28
    And he left all, rose up, and followed him.
    KJV

Subtopics of Matthew

Also called LEVI
Becomes a disciple of Jesus
Called also Levi, a receiver of customs. Becomes a disciple of Jesus.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Matthew? (13 Verses)

Judge not, that ye be not judged.
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.
And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. at the: or, at the place where the custom was received
And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
And he left all, rose up, and followed him.
And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.
Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Matthew

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about matthew. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about matthew and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about matthew is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on matthew needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about matthew with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about matthew, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about matthew?
Discover 5 powerful Bible verses about matthew. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential old testament history topic. The Bible contains 13 key verses about matthew spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about matthew are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about matthew compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about matthew?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about matthew is Matthew 7:1 — "Judge not, that ye be not judged."
Where in the Bible does it talk about matthew?
Matthew is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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