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.
What does Mark 2:14 mean?
Matthew was not a good character, or else, being a Jew, he would never have been a publican, that is, a tax-gatherer for the Romans. However, Christ called this publican to follow him.
Key themes
FaithSuffering and trialsDiscipleshipThe cross
Read with
Keep this verse inside Mark 2:14-16 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Levi Person
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Adhesion. (1. ) The third son of Jacob by Leah. The origin of the name is found in Leah’s words ( Gen. 29:34 ).