of Galilee [ Jn 1:44 ] [ 12:21 ] Bartholomew, son of Talemai ; usually identified with Nathanael , who is mentioned in Jn 1:45-51 . [15] Matthew : The tax collector. The similarity between Mt 9:9-10 , Mk 2:14-15 and Lu 5:27-29 may indicate that Matthew was also known as Levi. [ citation needed ]