Mark 1:17

And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will cause you to become fishers of men.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

In Context

16And as he was passing along by the lake of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon dragging a net in the lake; for they were fishers.

18And immediately they left their nets, and followed him.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:19And he saith to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Acts 2:38But Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized to the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins, and ye will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew Henry on Mark 1:15-23

The Opening of Christ's Ministry. 14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they forsook their nets,… Read the whole commentary →

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