Definitions of Saint Matthew the Apostle
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(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
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synonyms:
Levi, Matthew, Saint Matthew, 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
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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
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saint
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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Apostle
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