Mark 1:17

Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.”

World English Bible British

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

16Passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

18Immediately they left their nets, and followed him.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:19He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”

Acts 2:38Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness 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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