New International Version “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” New Living Translation Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” English Standard Version And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Berean Standard Bible “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Berean Literal Bible And Jesus said to them, “Come after Me, and I will make you⁺ to become fishers of men.” King James Bible And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. New King James Version Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” New American Standard Bible And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will have you become fishers of people.” NASB 1995 And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” NASB 1977 And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Legacy Standard Bible And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Amplified Bible And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.” Berean Annotated Bible “Come, follow Me, Jesus (YHWH saves) said, “and I will make you⁺ fishers of men. Christian Standard Bible “Follow me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for people.” Holman Christian Standard Bible “Follow Me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for people!” American Standard Version And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. Contemporary English Version Jesus said to them, "Follow me! I will teach you how to bring in people instead of fish." English Revised Version And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus said to them, "Come, follow me! I will teach you how to catch people instead of fish." Good News Translation Jesus said to them, "Come with me, and I will teach you to catch people." International Standard Version Jesus told them, "Follow me, and I'll make you fishers of people!" NET Bible Jesus said to them, "Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people." New Heart English Bible Jesus said to them, "Come, follow me, and I will make you into fishers of people." Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus said to them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. Weymouth New Testament "Come and follow me," said Jesus, "and I will make you fishers for men." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” World English Bible Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Jesus said to them, “Come after Me, and I will make you to become fishers of men”; Berean Literal Bible And Jesus said to them, “Come after Me, and I will make you⁺ to become fishers of men.” Young's Literal Translation and Jesus said to them, 'Come ye after me, and I shall make you to become fishers of men;' Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will make you to become fishermen of men. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” New American Bible Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” New Revised Standard Version And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Yeshua said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. Godbey New Testament Jesus said to them, Haweis New Testament And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will appoint you to be fishers of men: Mace New Testament (for they were fishers) and Jesus said to them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Weymouth New Testament "Come and follow me," said Jesus, "and I will make you fishers for men." Worrell New Testament And Jesus said to them, Worsley New Testament (for they were fishermen,) and Jesus said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The First Disciples16As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” 18And at once they left their nets and followed Him.… Cross References “Come, follow Me,” Luke 18:22 On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” John 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” Jesus said, Matthew 7:28-29 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. Luke 4:32 They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority. John 12:49-50 I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. / And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.” “and I will make you John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Luke 5:10-11 and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.” / And when they had brought their boats ashore, they left everything and followed Him. Jeremiah 16:16 But for now I will send for many fishermen, declares the LORD, and they will catch them. After that I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them down on every mountain and hill, even from the clefts of the rocks. Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Luke 5:10 and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.” John 21:15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Treasury of Scripture And Jesus said to them, Come you after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. fishers. Ezekiel 47:10 And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; they shall be a place to spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many. Matthew 4:19,20 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men… Luke 5:10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. Jump to Previous Fishers Follow JesusJump to Next Fishers Follow JesusMark 1 1. The office of John the Baptist.9. Jesus is baptized; 12. tempted; 14. he preaches; 16. calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John; 23. heals one that had a demon; 29. Peter's mother in law; 32. many diseased persons; 40. and cleanses the leper. “Come, follow Me,” Jesus called men to leave their former way of life and become His disciples. Like disciples of other teachers, they would learn from their master and share his life, but Jesus called with the authority of the Messiah and demanded personal allegiance. Luk 18:22 On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing:… Jesus said, The invitation came directly from Jesus, not through a religious institution or human tradition. His command required an immediate response from those who heard Him. Mat 7:28-29 When Jesus had finished saying these things,… “and I will make you Jesus would reshape their purpose and prepare them for the work He assigned. Their new identity and mission would come through their relationship with Him. Jhn 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you… fishers of men.” Simon and Andrew knew the work of fishing on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus used their daily occupation to describe their new task: bringing people to hear and believe the gospel. Their labor would no longer center on catching fish for a living but on gathering men and women for the kingdom of God, shifting their focus from the temporal to the eternal and emphasizing the value of souls. Mat 4:19 “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is calling His first disciples. He is the Son of God, the Messiah, and the teacher who invites others to follow Him. 2. Simon (Peter) and Andrew These are the first disciples Jesus calls. They are fishermen by trade, which is significant to the metaphor Jesus uses. 3. Sea of Galilee The location where Jesus calls Simon and Andrew. It is a significant place in Jesus' ministry, often associated with His teachings and miracles. 4. Fishing The occupation of Simon and Andrew, which Jesus uses as a metaphor for their new mission. 5. Discipleship The event of calling the first disciples marks the beginning of Jesus' ministry and the establishment of His followers. Teaching Points The Call to FollowJesus' invitation to "Come, follow Me" is a personal call to each believer. It requires a response of faith and obedience. Transformation of Purpose Jesus transforms the disciples' occupation from fishing for fish to fishing for people, indicating a shift in purpose and mission for those who follow Him. Evangelism as a Lifestyle Being "fishers of men" suggests that evangelism is not just an activity but a way of life for believers. Immediate Obedience The disciples' immediate response to Jesus' call serves as a model for how we should respond to His leading in our lives. Empowerment for Mission Jesus equips those He calls. The promise to make them "fishers of men" implies that He will provide the necessary skills and opportunities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 1:17?2. How can we become "fishers of men" in our daily lives today? 3. What does Jesus' call in Mark 1:17 reveal about discipleship? 4. How does Mark 1:17 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. What steps can you take to follow Jesus' call in Mark 1:17? 6. How does Mark 1:17 challenge your current priorities and commitments? 7. What does "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" mean in Mark 1:17? 8. How does Mark 1:17 relate to the concept of discipleship in Christianity? 9. Why did Jesus choose fishermen as His first disciples in Mark 1:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 1? Mark 1:17 records Jesus’ life-altering invitation: “Come, follow Me… and I will make you fishers of men.” It calls us to respond immediately, walk closely with Him, submit to His transforming work, and engage wholeheartedly in His mission of reaching people. The verse is both a doorway into discipleship and a blueprint for living it out—rooted in His authority, sustained by His power, and aimed at bringing others into His saving embrace. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Come, followΔεῦτε (Deute) Verb - Imperative - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1205: Come hither, come, hither, an exclamatory word. From deuro and an imperative form of eimi; come hither! Me,” μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. I will make ποιήσω (poiēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. fishers ἁλιεῖς (halieis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 231: A fisherman. From hals; a sailor, i.e. a fisher. of men.” ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Additonal Resources Mark 1:17 Blue Letter BibleMark 1:17 Bible Gateway Mark 1:17 Bible.com Mark 1:17 NIV |
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