Levi. Probably his former name before changing it to "Matthew"- the gift of God (Matthew 9:9).
the son of Alphseus. Occurs only here (i.e. in connection with Levi) in N.T.
Alpheaus. Aramaic. See App-94.
at. in charge of. Greek. epi. App-104.
Related Commentaries of Mark 2:14
Mark 2:14
14 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.