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Mark 1:17 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.” "

Mark 1:17

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15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”

16 Passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

17 Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.”

18 Immediately they left their nets, and followed him.

19 Going on a little further from there, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets.

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Related Verses

Matthew 4:19

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"He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”"

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John 21:10

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"Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have just caught.”"

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John 21:3

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"Simon Peter said to them, “I’m going fishing.” They told him, “We are also coming with you.” They immediately went out and entered into the boat. That night, they caught nothing."

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Luke 5:4

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"When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”"

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Luke 5:10

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"and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.”"

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Mark 8:34

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"He called the multitude to himself with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."

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Mark 1:1

"The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God."

Mark 1:2

"As it is written in the prophets, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you:"

Mark 1:3

"the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!’”"

Mark 1:4

"John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins."

Mark 1:5

"All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins."

Mark 1:6

"John was clothed with camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey."

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