Matthew (n.)

  1. (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

    [ Syn: matthew , saint matthew , st. matthew , saint matthew the apostle , st. matthew the apostle , levi ]

  2. one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount

    [ Syn: matthew , gospel according to matthew ]

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