The First Disciples

16 As(A) he passed alongside the Sea of Galilee,(B) he saw Simon(C) and Andrew,(D) Simon’s brother, casting a net into the sea(E)—for 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) in a boat putting their nets in order. 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. 1:17 Or you to become fishers of

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