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Leaving the Nets Behind
Commentators are unanimous in highlighting the disciples' immediate and complete obedience. "Straightway," they left their nets—their livelihood and perhaps all they owned. This radical abandonment of their former life demonstrates a sincere and unhesitating trust in Jesus' call, serving as a powerful example of what it means to follow Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 4:20
18th Century
Theologian
Straightway. Immediately—as all should do when the Lord Jesus calls them.
Left their nets. Their nets were the means of th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 4:18–23
19th Century
Preacher
I like those words "all manner"—that is, every kind and every sort of sickness and disease Christ met. Perhaps you, dear friend, are afflicted in y…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 4:20
According to Jn 1:35–51 Peter and Andrew first followed Jesus at an earlier date, but then presumably took up fishing again. Perhaps this earlier e…
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John Gill
On Matthew 4:20
17th Century
Pastor
And they straightway left their nets
That is, as soon as he had called them, they left their worldly employment, and…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 4:18–22
17th Century
Minister
When Christ began to preach, he began to gather disciples, who would be hearers and afterward preachers of his doctrine, who would be witnesses of …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 4:12–22
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist showed how Christ was tried and approved, specifically by conquering the devil; here he shows how Christ began to teach. In this reg…