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Matthew

DEFINITIONS OF: Matthew

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n (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

Synonyms:
Levi, Saint Matthew, Saint Matthew the Apostle, St. Matthew, St. Matthew the Apostle
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Apostle
(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
Evangelist
(when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
saint
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

n one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount

Synonyms:
Gospel According to Matthew
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book
a major division of a long written composition
Gospel, Gospels, evangel
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
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