Matthew 4:19

The First Disciples · Matthew 4:18–22
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Translations

Modern
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
Traditional
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Literal
And He says to them, “Come after Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Latin
…et ait illis: Venite post me, et faciam vos fieri piscatores hominum.

Original

Greek
English
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

Notes

The call of the first disciples shows one purpose of the ministry of Jesus: to invite people to follow him with self-denying obedience (compare Matthew 4:17, 23–25).

Events

Parallels

Mark 1:16–20 Luke 5:1–11 John 1:35–42

Glossary

Andrew, the Apostle Fishermen Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Peter, the Apostle Sea of Galilee

Topics

Agency in Salvation of Men Andrew: Call of Apostles: Selection of Being a Disciple Call: To Special Religious Duty: Apostles Christian Minister: Call of Christian Minister: Called: Fishers of Men Faith in Christ: Andrew Faith: Faith in Christ: Peter Fishermen: Certain Apostles Fishermen: Figurative Fishers of Men Fishing Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Jesus Calls Disciples on the Shore of Jesus, the Christ: Chooses Peter, Andrew, James, and John As Disciples Net: Fish Caught In Peter: Call of Titles and Names of Ministers: Fishers of Men