Luke 5:27

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.

Cross-reference

Luke 6:15 Historical context

Luke 6:15 identifies Levi as Matthew in the apostle list, confirming his role and name change.

Matthew 9:9-13 recounts the same calling of Levi (Matthew), including Jesus eating with sinners — expanding the context and mission statement.

Matthew 10:3 identifies Matthew as a tax collector in the apostle list — confirming Levi is Matthew, the gospel writer.

Mark 2:14 Parallel

Mark 2:14 directly parallels the call of Levi — 'follow me' — identical event with slight wording differences.

Mark 3:18 Parallel

Mark 3:18 lists Matthew among the Twelve — linking Levi to the apostle Matthew, same as Luke's later list.

John 1:43 Parallel

John 1:43 records Jesus calling Philip with the same direct 'Follow me', echoing the pattern of calling disciples by personal summons.

Acts 1:13 Historical context

Acts 1:13 names Matthew as an apostle, linking Levi's call to his place among the twelve after the resurrection.

Matthew 4:19-21 shows Jesus calling Peter and Andrew to drop their nets — a parallel call to leave livelihood and follow.