Matthew 4:19 - Plain English Version19 Jesus said, “I want you 2 to come and follow me. I want you to stop catching fish. I’ll give you another job. You will catch people for me.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176919 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition19 And He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples–letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)19 And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible19 “Come, follow me,” he said, “and I’ll show you how to fish for people.” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version19 And he said to them: "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Ver Capítulo |
At that time, the Roman people were the bosses over all that country, and they got some Jewish people to take tax money from the other Jewish people and give it to the Roman government. One of those tax men was called Levi, and his father’s name was Alfius. Jesus walked along, and he saw Levi and said to him, “I want you to be one of my followers. Come on, follow me.” And straight away, Levi stood up and went with Jesus.