Who said skip Matthew ? The discussion is who was given authority by Christ to teach believers today how they are saved/justified/enter Heaven Here are the verses that confirm Paul was given that role. Acts 9:10-15 Christ directs. Acts 13:1-3 HS directs. Acts 15:6-12 Peter confirms. Acts 15:13-25 James confirms. Acts 26:12-18 Paul recalls. Eph 3:1-9 Paul describes. Gal 2:7-9 Peter, John, James confirm Paul Rom 11:13 Paul confirms. Rom 15:16 Paul again confirms. If you believe Matthew has the same role to believers TODAY, then show the verses