Mark 1:19

Going on a little further, he saw James, Zebedee’s son, and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets.

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And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.

In Context

18They left their nets at once, and followed him.

20Jesus called them at once, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the crew, and went after him.

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Cross References

Mark 3:17James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John (to whom he gave the name of Boanerges, which means the Thunderers),

Mark 9:2Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain alone by themselves. There his appearance was transformed before their eyes,

Mark 14:33He took with him Peter, James, and John; and began to show signs of great dismay and deep distress of mind.

Acts 12:2He had James, the brother of John, beheaded;

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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