Matthew 4:21 And going on from there, he saw other two brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father… When engaged in their ordinary occupations. By His Word — Providence — Spirit. I. THE CALL. 1. Who calls? Jesus, the Saviour. His right to do so. His love in doing it. 2. The action. A call. Does not compel. 3. The purpose. To bring from toil to rest, from danger to safety, from nature to grace. II. THE OBEDIENCE. Immediate — no delay. Thorough. They left, renounced, gave up, not to return: forsook, parted with possessions, relations. The reason was to follow Him — imitate, save. Through humility to glory. What remarkable faith! What ready obedience! (J. R. Taft, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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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