And as Jesus passed] Mark 2:14. Luke 5. 27. named Matthew] He is called Levi in the other Evangelists. He had two names. sitting at the receit of custome] At the table, where the custome used to be paid. It seems to be by the sea-side, Mark 2:13. It may be he was to receive the customes due from passengers or merchants. and followed him] He adviseth not with flesh and blood, saying, How shall I live, whether shall I be led away, how shall I bear the malice of the Pharisees, who bate Christ, and all his followers? but goes after him instantly, Galatians 1:16.