The First Disciples

16 As(A) He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee,(B) He saw Simon(C) and Andrew,(D) Simon’s brother. They were casting a net into the sea,(E) since they were fishermen.

17 “Follow Me,”(F) Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for[a](G) people!”(H) 18 Immediately they left their nets and followed(I) Him.(J) 19 Going on a little farther, He saw James(K) the son of Zebedee(L) and his brother John.(M) They were in their boat mending their nets. 20 Immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Him.(N)

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:17 Lit you to become fishers of

18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.(A) 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples(B) of[a] all nations,(C) baptizing(D) them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember,[b] I am with you always,[c] to the end of the age.”(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 28:19 Or and disciple; lit and instruct
  2. Matthew 28:20 Lit look
  3. Matthew 28:20 Lit all the days

And what you have heard from me(A) in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful(B) men who will be able to teach others also.

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