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Passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea, for they were fishermen.
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Called from Everyday Life
Commentators highlight that Jesus calls his first disciples from the middle of their everyday work. He finds Simon and Andrew actively engaged in their fishing business. This demonstrates that God's kingdom operates in the real world, honoring the diligence and unity of ordinary people in their daily labor.
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And passing along by the Sea of Galilee (κα παραγων παρα την θαλασσαν της Γαλιλαιας). Mark uses παρα (along, beside) twice and mak…
19th Century
Anglican
As he walked by the sea of Galilee.—See Notes on Matthew 4:18-22. St. Mark names Simon without the addition of Peter.
Baptist
The gospel minister is like the fisherman with a net. I have sometimes heard the comparison drawn as though the gospel fisherman had a hook and a l…
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Jesus must now gather around him a community whom he can teach so that they may become sharers in that message. He calls them in the midst of every…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee The same with the sea of Tiberias, (John 6:1) ,
Presbyterian
Jesus began to preach in Galilee after John was put in prison. If some are laid aside, others will be raised up to carry on the same work. Observe …
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