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 International Version
19 “Come, follow me,”(A) Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
Matthew 4:19
New King James Version
19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and (A)I will make you fishers of men.”
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Matthew 4:19
King James Version
19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
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