The beginning of the ministry in Galilee 1 study
Contradictions 1 study
The beginning of the ministry in Galilee
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PER067
The feast given by Levi
Matthew, also called Levi, holds a feast to mark his calling by Jesus. This banquet highlights Jesus' inclusive mission, as he is welcomed by those who are often rejected. The event is recounted in the Synoptic Gospels and symbolises Matthew's impact on those around him.
Matthew 9.10 (King James Version) :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.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Contradictions
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CTD037
Matthew's real name?
The article discusses the identity of the disciple Matthew, also called Levi in some Gospels. It explains that this variation in name reflects 1st-century naming practices, when people often had several names depending on their social and religious contexts.
Luke 5.27 (King James Version) :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.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org