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Matthew 4:19

Matthew 4:19
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And they immediately left the ship,.... More is expressed here than before, for they not only left their nets, but their ship too; which was of much more value; nay, even "their father" also, "with…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Fishers of men - Ministers or preachers of the gospel, whose business it shall be to win souls to Christ.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 4:18-22

When Christ began to preach, he began to gather disciples, who should now be the hearers, and hereafter the preachers, of his doctrine, who should now be witnesses of his miracles, and hereafter…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

fishers of men A condensed parable explicitly drawn out, ch. Mat 13:47-50.