Saint Matthew

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Definition

Proper noun 1. Apostle and Evangelist: In the New Testament, Saint Matthew was one of the twelve disciples (apostles) of Jesus Christ. Christian tradition holds that he is the author of the Gospel of Matthew, the first book of the New Testament gospels. He is also identified with Levi, the tax collector called by Jesus.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The painting depicts Saint Matthew writing his gospel.
    • According to tradition, Saint Matthew preached in Ethiopia.
    • The church is named for Saint Matthew the Apostle.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Gospel according to Saint Matthew": This is the formal title of the first gospel in the New Testament.
    • We studied the Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel according to Saint Matthew.
  • "Feast of Saint Matthew": Refers to the liturgical day (September 21 in Western Christianity) commemorating the saint.
    • The parish festival is held near the Feast of Saint Matthew.
Variants and Related Words
  • Matthew (Proper noun): The more common shortened form used to refer to the saint, the gospel, or the biblical book.
    • The Book of Matthew contains the parable of the wise and foolish builders.
  • Levi (Proper noun): The name given to the tax collector in the Gospels of Mark and Luke, traditionally identified as Saint Matthew before his call by Jesus.
    • Jesus saw Levi sitting at the tax booth and said to him, "Follow me."
Synonyms
  • Apostle Matthew
  • Matthew the Evangelist
  • Levi (the tax collector)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To have the patience of Saint Matthew": While not a universally fixed idiom, this phrase is sometimes used creatively to denote great patience, alluding to the saint's meticulous work as a tax collector and gospel writer.
    • Editing this manuscript requires the patience of Saint Matthew.
Noun
  1. (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

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