All the People Mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew
| Name | Reference | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus Christ | Matthew 1:1 | The Messiah, Son of David, and central figure of the New Testament. |
| Mary (mother of Jesus) | Matthew 1:16 | Virgin mother chosen by God to bear Jesus. |
| Joseph (husband of Mary) | Matthew 1:16 | Earthly guardian of Jesus, descendant of David. |
| David | Matthew 1:1 | King whose lineage fulfills the Messianic prophecy. |
| Abraham | Matthew 1:1 | Patriarch of the Jewish nation. |
| John the Baptist | Matthew 3:1 | Forerunner preparing way for Jesus. |
| Herod the Great | Matthew 2:1 | Sought to kill infant Jesus. |
| Magi (wise men) | Matthew 2:1 | Eastern visitors who honored Jesus. |
| Archelaus | Matthew 2:22 | Herod’s son ruling Judea. |
| Isaiah | Matthew 3:3 | Prophet quoted regarding John. |
| Peter | Matthew 4:18 | Fisherman called to be a disciple. |
| Andrew | Matthew 4:18 | Brother of Peter, also a disciple. |
| James (son of Zebedee) | Matthew 4:21 | Apostle, brother of John. |
| John (son of Zebedee) | Matthew 4:21 | Close disciple of Jesus. |
| Philip | Matthew 10:3 | One of the twelve apostles. |
| Bartholomew | Matthew 10:3 | Apostle, also called Nathanael. |
| Thomas | Matthew 10:3 | Apostle known for doubting. |
| Matthew (tax collector) | Matthew 10:3 | Former tax collector, apostle. |
| James (son of Alphaeus) | Matthew 10:3 | Apostle distinct from James son of Zebedee. |
| Thaddaeus | Matthew 10:3 | Also called Judas son of James. |
| Simon the Zealot | Matthew 10:4 | Apostle with nationalist zeal. |
| Judas Iscariot | Matthew 10:4 | Betrayer of Jesus. |
| Jesus Barabbas | Matthew 27:16–17 | Prisoner released instead of Jesus. |
| Pontius Pilate | Matthew 27:2 | Governor who authorized crucifixion. |
| Pilate’s wife | Matthew 27:19 | Warned Pilate via dream. |
| Joseph of Arimathea | Matthew 27:57 | Donated his tomb for Jesus. |
| Mary Magdalene | Matthew 27:56 | Follower present at resurrection. |
| Mary (mother of James and Joseph) | Matthew 27:56 | Witnessed crucifixion. |
| Salome | Mark 15:40 | Present at Jesus’ crucifixion. |