Matthew 4:19

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Summary

Matthew 4:19

And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Follow

I will

General references

Luke 18:28

1 Corinthians 1:27

Bible References

Follow

But Jesus said to him: Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.

And as Jesus passed by from that place, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any one determines to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Jesus said to him: If you would be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.

And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphoeus sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

And after these tilings, he went out and saw a publican named Levi, sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me.

And he said to another: Follow me. But he replied: Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.

and he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looking on him, said: You are Simon, the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Rock).

If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant also be. If any one serve me, him will my Father honor.

Jesus said to him: If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? Do you follow me.

I will

And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.

and in like manner also upon James and John the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon: Fear not; from this time forth you shall catch men.

And to the Jews, I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to those who are under law, as under law, (not being myself under law,) that I might gain those who are under law;

Be it so, indeed; I did not burden you; but being crafty, I caught you by deceit.

General references

Then Peter said: Behold, we have left all and followed thee.

but God has chosen the foolish things of the world, that he may bring to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world has God chosen, that he may put to shame the strong;