Matthew 4:19

Easy To Read Version

Jesus said, “Come follow me. I will make you \{a different kind of\} fishermen. You will work to gather people, \{not fish\}.”

Cross References

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his followers, “If any person wants to follow me, he must say ‘No’ to the things he wants. That person must accept the cross (suffering) that is given to him, and he must follow me.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, then go and sell all the things you own. Give the money to the poor people. If you do this, you will have a rich treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me!”

Matthew 4:18

Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and Simon’s brother Andrew. The two brothers were fishermen and they were fishing in the lake with a net.

Matthew 4:20

Simon and Andrew left their nets and followed Jesus.

Matthew 8:22

But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and let the people that are dead bury their own dead.”

Matthew 9:9

When Jesus was leaving, he saw a man named Matthew. Matthew was sitting at his place for collecting taxes. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Then Matthew stood up and followed Jesus.

Mark 2:14

Jesus was walking beside the lake, and he saw a man named Levi, son of Alphaeus. Levi was sitting at his place for collecting taxes. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Then Levi stood up and followed Jesus.

Luke 5:27

After this Jesus went out and saw a tax collector {\cf2\super [97]} sitting at his place for collecting taxes. His name was Levi. Jesus said to him, “Follow me!”

Luke 9:59

Jesus said to another man, “Follow me!”

John 1:43

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. Jesus found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.”

John 12:26

The person that serves me must follow me. Then my servant will be with me everywhere I am. My Father will give honor to people that serve me.

John 21:22

Jesus answered, “Maybe I want him to live until I come. That should not be important to you. You follow me!”

2 Corinthians 12:16

It is clear that I was not a burden to you. But \{you think that\} I was tricky and used lies to catch you.