Mark 1:17

Then Iesus said vnto them, Folow me, and I will make you to be fishers of men.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 walked by the sea of Galile, he saw Simon, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, (for they were fishers.)

18And straightway they forsooke their nets, and folowed him.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:19And he sayd vnto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Acts 2:38Then Peter said vnto them, Amend your liues, and bee baptized euery one of you in the Name of Iesus Christ for the remission of sinnes: and ye shall receiue the gift of the holy Ghost.

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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