Matthew 4:17-20

¹⁷From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

¹⁸As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

¹⁹“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

²⁰And at once they left their nets and followed Him.

— Matthew 4:17-20

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God Call Us all to Be Fishers of Men

Illustration of Matthew 4:19-20 NLT

Illustration of Matthew 4:19-20 NLT -- Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’ And they left their nets at once and followed him.

Fishers of Men

Illustration of Matthew 4:19

Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. - Matthew 4:19

Cross References for Matthew 4:17-20

• Mark 1:17-18
• Matthew 3:2
• John 12:26
• Matthew 16:24
• Mark 1:14-15
• Acts 2:38
• Luke 5:32
• Luke 9:59
• John 1:43
• Luke 24:47

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