St. Matthew When summoned by Jesus, Matthew arose and followed Him and tendered Him a feast in his house, where tax-gatherers and sinners sat at table with Christ and His disciples. This drew forth a protest from the Pharisees whom Jesus rebuked in these consoling words: "I came not to call the just, but sinners". First Biography Second Biography Third Biography Images of St. Matthew Caravaggio's Calling of St. Matthew (Small Picture) Large Picture Matthew, or Levi, son of Alpheus: The apostolic symbol of Matthew is three money bags which remind us that he was a tax collector before Jesus called him.