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The Highest Priority
Commentators emphasize the radical nature of the disciples' response. They didn't just leave their tools; they left their boat (their business) and their father (their family). Scholars like John Gill note this was an even greater sacrifice than the first pair of brothers. This illustrates that following Jesus requires making Him the absolute priority, above career, possessions, and even the most cherished family relationships.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 4:22
18th Century
Theologian
Left their father. This showed how willing they were to follow Jesus. They left their father. They showed us what we ought to do. If neces…
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 4:22
James and John may have been making repairs after a night’s fishing. Jesus took the initiative and “called” (GK 2813) them. In the Synoptics, unlik…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 4:22
16th Century
Theologian
And they immediately left the ship. The first thing that strikes us here is the power of Christ’s voice. Not that his voice alone…
John Gill
On Matthew 4:22
17th Century
Pastor
And they immediately left the ship
More is expressed here than before, for they not only left their nets, but their …
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…