Mat 9:9 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 9. Named Matthew ] Generally supposed to be the same who wrote this history of our blessed Lord. Mathai signifies a gift in Syriac; probably so named by his parents as implying a gift from God . The receipt of custom ] The custom-house, τελωνιον-the place where the taxes levied by the Romans of the Jews , were collected. Follow me. ] That is, become my disciple. And he arose, and followed him. ] How blessed it is to be obedient to the first call of Christ-how much happiness and glory are lost by delays , though conversion at last may have taken place!

‏ Matthew 9:9

Verse 9. Named Matthew] Generally supposed to be the same who wrote this history of our blessed Lord. Mathai signifies a gift in Syriac; probably so named by his parents as implying a gift from God.

The receipt of custom] The custom-house, τελωνιον-the place where the taxes levied by the Romans of the Jews, were collected.

Follow me.] That is, become my disciple.

And he arose, and followed him.] How blessed it is to be obedient to the first call of Christ-how much happiness and glory are lost by delays, though conversion at last may have taken place!