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Matthew 4:21

Matthew 4:21
And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And there followed him great multitudes of people,.... Some on one account, and some on another; some out of good will, others out of ill will; some for the healing of their bodies, others for the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And going on from thence - From the place where he had found Peter and Andrew, Mat 4:18. Saw two other brothers - They were men engaged in the same employment, as it is probable that there were many…

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

Matthew 4:17-22

The Call of Peter and Andrew and of the sons of Zebedee. See Mar 1:16-20

In Luke Simon is mentioned without any introduction, ch. Luk 4:38. The narrative of Luk 5:3-11 must be referred to a different…