Which apostle is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of Matthew?

• A. Mark the Evangelist
• B. Luke the Physician
• C. John the Apostle
• D. Matthew the Apostle

Answer: (D)

Traditionally, the Gospel of Matthew is credited to Matthew the Apostle, one of Jesus’ twelve who previously worked as a tax collector. Early Christian writers such as Papias, Irenaeus, and Eusebius affirm this attribution, linking the gospel to Matthew’s firsthand involvement with Jesus’ teaching and mission. The book’s strong emphasis on fulfilling Hebrew Scripture, its detailed teaching sections like the Sermon on the Mount, and its organized structure geared toward a Jewish-Christian audience all fit the profile of Matthew’s background as a disciple who could bridge Jewish law and Jesus’ New Covenant. The other names correspond to other gospels: Mark with the Gospel of Mark, Luke with Luke (and Acts), and John with the Gospel of John. So naming Matthew as the author reflects traditional attribution and the gospel’s distinctive perspective, making it the best answer.