Mark 1:17

Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Text-Critical English NT

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

16As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother (that is, Simon's brother) casting a net in the sea, for they were fishermen.

18So they immediately left their nets and followed him.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:19Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Acts 2:38Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you 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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