Matthew was wealthy, but he was willing to sacrifice all for his Master. He had many friends and acquaintances whom he was anxious should become followers of Jesus, and he was desirous that they should have an opportunity to meet him. He felt certain that they would be charmed with his pure and simple doctrine, taught without ostentation or display. {2SP 188.1}

Mattæus var rig, men han var villig til at ofre alt for sin Mester. Han havde mange venner og bekendte, som han gerne ville føre til Jesus, og han ønskede at skaffe dem anledning til at se ham. Han var vis på, at de ville få et godt indtryk af hans rene lære, som han fremholdt uden pral og pragt.