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So Matthew got up and followed him. <a href="/esv/matthew/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. <a href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him. <a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus passing on from there saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth. And He says to him, "Follow Me." And having arisen, he followed Him. <a href="/kjv/matthew/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/9.htm">New King James Version</a> As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew sitting in the tax collector’s office; and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And he got up and followed Him. <a href="/nasb/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector&#8217s booth; and He said to him, &#8220Follow Me!&#8221 And he got up and followed Him. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man, called Matthew, sitting in the tax office; and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And he rose, and followed Him. <a href="/lsb/matthew/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax office; and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And he stood up and followed Him. <a href="/amp/matthew/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk].” And Matthew got up and followed Him. <a href="/csb/matthew/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, “Follow me,” and he got up and followed him. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office, and He said to him, &#8220Follow Me!&#8221 So he got up and followed Him. <a href="/asv/matthew/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. <a href="/cev/matthew/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As Jesus was leaving, he saw a tax collector named Matthew sitting at the place for paying taxes. Jesus said to him, "Follow me." Matthew got up and went with him. <a href="/erv/matthew/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. <a href="/gwt/matthew/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Jesus was leaving that place, he saw a man sitting in a tax office. The man's name was Matthew. Jesus said to him, "Follow me!" So Matthew got up and followed him. <a href="/gnt/matthew/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus left that place, and as he walked along, he saw a tax collector, named Matthew, sitting in his office. He said to him, "Follow me." Matthew got up and followed him. <a href="/isv/matthew/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's desk and told him, "Follow me." So he got up and followed him. <a href="/msb/matthew/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. ?Follow Me,? He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him. <a href="/net/matthew/9.htm">NET Bible</a> As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. "Follow me," he said to him. And he got up and followed him. <a href="/nheb/matthew/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And as Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. <a href="/wbt/matthew/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as Jesus was passing from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith to him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. <a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting at the Toll Office, and said to him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed Him. <a href="/web/matthew/9.htm">World English Bible</a> As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, “Follow me.” He got up and followed him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus passing on from there saw a man sitting at the tax office named Matthew, and says to him, “Follow Me,” and he, having risen, followed Him. <a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus passing on from there saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth. And He says to him, "Follow Me." And having arisen, he followed Him. <a href="/ylt/matthew/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus passing by thence, saw a man sitting at the tax-office, named Matthew, and saith to him, 'Be following me,' and he, having risen, did follow him. <a href="/slt/matthew/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus, passing away from thence, saw a man sitting by the custom-house, being called Matthew, and he says to him, Follow me; and having risen he followed him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when Jesus passed on from hence, he saw a man sitting in the custom house, named Matthew; and he saith to him: Follow me. And he rose up and followed him. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when Jesus passed on from there, he saw, sitting at the tax office, a man named Matthew. And he said to him, “Follow me.” And rising up, he followed him. <a href="/nabre/matthew/9.htm">New American Bible</a> As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as Jesus passed from that place, he saw a man whose name was Matthew, sitting in the custom house, and he said to him, Follow me; and he got up and went after him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when Yeshua passed by from there, he saw a man sitting at a tax collection booth, whose name was Mattay, and he said to him, “Come after me”, and rising, he went after him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as Jesus passed by from that place, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him. <a href="/godbey/matthew/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus passing along from thence, saw a man sitting at the toll, called Matthew; and He says to him, <FR>Follow me.<Fr> And having arisen up, he followed Him. <a href="/haweis/matthew/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus passing from thence, saw a man sitting at the custom house, called Matthew: and saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. <a href="/mace/matthew/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As Jesus left that place, he saw one Matthew by name, sitting at the customhouse: and said to him, follow me, and he rose and followed him. <a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting at the Toll Office, and said to him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed Him. <a href="/worrell/matthew/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, passing on thence, saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the tax-office, and He saith to him, <FR>"Follow Me."<Fr> And, rising up, he followed Him. <a href="/worsley/matthew/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as Jesus was passing from thence, He saw a man sitting at the custom-house, named Matthew; and He saith to him, <FR>Follow me:<Fr> and he rose up and followed Him. <a href="/parallel/matthew/9-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2118" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm">The Calling of Matthew</a> 8When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men. 9<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">As</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3855.htm" title="3855: paragōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To pass by, depart, pass away. From para and ago; to lead near, i.e. to go along or away.">went on</a> <a href="/greek/1564.htm" title="1564: ekeithen (Adv) -- Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence.">from there,</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">He saw</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpon (N-AMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legomenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">named</a> <a href="/greek/3156.htm" title="3156: Maththaion (N-AMS) -- Matthew. A shorter form of machomai; Matthaeus, an Israelite and a Christian.">Matthew</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: kathēmenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">sitting</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5058.htm" title="5058: telōnion (N-ANS) -- A tax-collector's office, toll-house. Neuter of a presumed derivative of telones; a tax-gatherer's place of business.">tax booth.</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: Akolouthei (V-PMA-2S) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">“Follow</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me,” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">He told</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/450.htm" title="450: anastas (V-APA-NMS) -- To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.">Matthew got up</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">and followed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> 10Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Mark 2:14</a> As He was walking along, He saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Levi got up and followed Him. <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Luke 5:27-28</a> After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, / and Levi got up, left everything, and followed Him. <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a> As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Matthew 10:3</a> Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a> When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Matthew 11:19</a> The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.” <a href="/luke/19-1.htm">Luke 19:1-10</a> Then Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. / And there was a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, who was very wealthy. / He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature. ... <a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-51</a> The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ... <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Acts 9:1-6</a> Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest / and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem. / As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. ... <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Philippians 3:7-8</a> But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-4</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” ... <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. <a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a> Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” <a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4-10</a> The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” ... <a href="/ezekiel/2-1.htm">Ezekiel 2:1-3</a> “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” / And as He spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard Him speaking to me. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as Jesus passed forth from there, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.named.<a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31,32</a> Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you… <a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Mark 2:14</a> 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.<a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Luke 5:27,28</a> 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… Levi.<a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Luke 15:1,2</a> Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him… <a href="/luke/19-2.htm">Luke 19:2-10</a> And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich… Follow.<a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a> And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers… <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him… <a href="/galatians/1-16.htm">Galatians 1:16</a> To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; 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The context is important as it shows Jesus' active movement and engagement with the people, emphasizing His mission to seek and save the lost. The "there" refers to Capernaum, a significant location in Jesus' ministry, often considered His home base during His public ministry.He saw a man named Matthew Matthew, also known as Levi, is introduced here. He is traditionally understood to be the author of the Gospel of Matthew. His name means "gift of Yahweh," which is significant in the context of his calling and transformation. The act of Jesus seeing Matthew highlights Jesus' intentionality and divine insight, recognizing potential in those whom society often overlooked.sitting at the tax booth Matthew's occupation as a tax collector is crucial. Tax collectors were generally despised by the Jewish people for collaborating with the Roman authorities and often engaging in corrupt practices. This setting underscores the radical nature of Jesus' call, as He reaches out to someone considered a sinner and an outcast. The tax booth symbolizes Matthew's old life, which he is about to leave behind.“Follow Me,” He told him Jesus' call to "Follow Me" is a direct and personal invitation to discipleship. This command is central to the Christian faith, emphasizing obedience and commitment to Christ. It reflects the authority of Jesus and His ability to transform lives. The call to follow is not just physical but spiritual, indicating a complete change in direction and purpose.and Matthew got up and followed Him Matthew's immediate response demonstrates his willingness to leave his former life and embrace a new identity in Christ. This act of obedience is a model of faith and surrender, illustrating the transformative power of Jesus' call. It also signifies the beginning of Matthew's journey as one of the twelve apostles, who would later play a crucial role in spreading the Gospel. This response is echoed in other call narratives, such as those of Peter, Andrew, James, and John, who also left everything to follow Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who calls Matthew to follow Him. His authority and compassion are evident in His interactions. 2. <a href="/topical/m/matthew.htm">Matthew</a> Also known as Levi, he is a tax collector, a profession often despised by the Jewish people for its association with Roman oppression and corruption. His immediate response to Jesus' call is significant. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tax_booth.htm">Tax Booth</a> The place where Matthew was working when Jesus called him. It symbolizes Matthew's old life and profession, which he leaves behind to follow Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a> While not mentioned directly in this verse, it is the setting for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles, including the calling of Matthew. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_call.htm">The Call</a> The event of Jesus calling Matthew to follow Him, which signifies a turning point in Matthew's life and the beginning of his discipleship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_call.htm">The Power of Jesus' Call</a> Jesus' call to Matthew demonstrates His authority and the transformative power of His words. When Jesus calls, it demands a response. <a href="/topical/l/leaving_the_old_life.htm">Leaving the Old Life</a> Matthew's willingness to leave his tax booth symbolizes the call to leave behind our old ways and embrace a new life in Christ. <a href="/topical/i/immediate_obedience.htm">Immediate Obedience</a> Matthew's immediate response to Jesus' call is a model of obedience and faith. We are encouraged to respond promptly to God's calling in our lives. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> Jesus' choice of a tax collector as a disciple shows that the Gospel is for everyone, regardless of their past or social status. <a href="/topical/d/discipleship_requires_sacrifice.htm">Discipleship Requires Sacrifice</a> Following Jesus often requires leaving behind comfort, security, and familiarity, as demonstrated by Matthew's actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9</a> <a href="/q/evidence_matthew_left_tax_job_for_jesus.htm">Matthew 9:9: Is there any historical evidence that a tax collector named Matthew abruptly abandoned his profession to follow Jesus? </a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_synoptic_gospels.htm">What are the Synoptic Gospels?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_publicans_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the publicans in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_the_book_of_matthew.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Matthew?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) As Jesus passed forth from thence.--All three Gospels agree, as has been noticed, in the sequence of the two events. And the sequence was probably, in part at least, one of cause and effect. The sympathy and power shown in healing the paralytic impressed itself on the mind of one who, as a publican, felt that he too had sins that needed to be forgiven.A man, named Matthew.--St. Mark and St. Luke give the name as Levi, the former adds that he was the "son of Alphaeus." The difference may be explained by assuming that in his case, as in that of "Simon who is called (or named) Peter" (<a href="/matthew/10-2.htm" title="Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;">Matthew 10:2</a>), a new name was given that practically superseded the old. The meaning of Matthew--which, like Theodore, Dorotheus, and the like, means "the gift of God," or, more strictly, "the gift of Jehovah"--makes a change of this kind in itself probable. If he were the son of Alphaeus, he would be (assuming identity of person and of name) the brother of the James whose name appears with his own in the second group of four in the lists of the Twelve Apostles.Sitting at the receipt of custom.--Literally, at the custom-house, the douane of the lake. The customs levied there were probably of the nature of an octroi on the fish, fruit, and other produce that made up the exports and imports of Capernaum.And he saith unto him, Follow me.--St. Mark (<a href="/mark/2-13.htm" title="And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted to him, and he taught them.">Mark 2:13</a>) makes the call follow close upon an unrecorded discourse addressed to the whole multitude of Capernaum. In the nature of the case it was probable that there had been, as in the analogous call of the sons of Jona and Zebedee, a preparation of some kind. A brother had been converted, his own heart had been touched, he had felt (see Note on <a href="/matthew/4-13.htm" title="And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelled in Capernaum, which is on the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:">Matthew 4:13</a>) the presence of the new Teacher as light in the shadow of death.He arose, and followed him.--St. Luke adds, "he left all." There was not much to leave--his desk at the custom, his stipend or his percentage; but it was his all, and no man can leave more than that.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 9-17. - 3. THE LIBERTY OF THE GOSPEL AS SHOWN BY CHRIST'S TREATMENT OF THE OUTCAST, AND HIS ANSWER TO THOSE WHO INSISTED ON FASTING. (cf. <a href="/matthew/8.htm">Matthew 8</a>. l, note.) (1) The call of a publican to be a personal follower (ver. 9). (2) His kindly treatment of publicans and sinners, and his apology for showing it (vers. 10-13). (3) His care for the freedom of his disciples from ceremonial bondage (vers. 14-17). Observe in this section the signs of opposition . . . <a href="/commentaries/matthew/9-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. went on παράγων (paragōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3855.htm">Strong's 3855: </a> To pass by, depart, pass away. From para and ago; to lead near, i.e. to go along or away. from there, ἐκεῖθεν (ekeithen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1564.htm">Strong's 1564: </a> Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence. He saw εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. a man ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. named λεγόμενον (legomenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Matthew Μαθθαῖον (Maththaion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3156.htm">Strong's 3156: </a> Matthew. A shorter form of machomai; Matthaeus, an Israelite and a Christian. sitting καθήμενον (kathēmenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2521.htm">Strong's 2521: </a> To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. at ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. tax booth. τελώνιον (telōnion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5058.htm">Strong's 5058: </a> A tax-collector's office, toll-house. Neuter of a presumed derivative of telones; a tax-gatherer's place of business. “Follow Ἀκολούθει (Akolouthei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. Me,” μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. He told λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Matthew] got up ἀναστὰς (anastas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_450.htm">Strong's 450: </a> To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. [and] followed ἠκολούθησεν (ēkolouthēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. Him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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