Matthew 4:19
New International Version
19 “Come, follow me,”(A) Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
Matthew 4:19
Amplified Bible
19 And He said to them, “[a]Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.”
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- Matthew 4:19 The concept of “follow” can represent three separate possibilities: in the early stages of His ministry, (1) walking with Him physically (literally), that is, merely being in His presence regardless of personal belief or commitment, (2) accepting and identifying with the salvation He offered; and later on, (3) being identified with Him by being subject to the scorn and rejection of unbelievers because of personal belief and commitment to Him.
Matthew 4:19
New Living Translation
19 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”
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Matthew 4:19
New Century Version
19 Jesus said, “Come follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”
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