Matthew 4:17-19

17 ¹From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "²Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

The First Disciples

18 ³Now as Jesus was walking by ⁴the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, ⁵Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

19 And He said to them, "Follow * Me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Cross References

• 1. Mark 1:14, 15
• 2. Matthew 3:2
• 3. Matthew 4:18-22: {Mark 1:16-20;} Luke 5:2-11; John 1:40-42
• 4. Matthew 15:29; Mark 7:31; Luke 5:1; John 6:1
• 5. Matthew 10:2; Matthew 16:18; John 1:40-42

Footnotes

• [a] Or "proclaim"
• [b] Lit "Come here after Me"