Mark 1:17

Modern English Version

Jesus said to them, “Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Cross References

Ezekiel 47:10

It shall come to pass that the fishermen shall stand upon it. From En-gedi even to En-eglaim there shall be a place to spread out nets. Their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the Mediterranean Sea, exceedingly many.

Mark 1:16

As He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, his brother, throwing a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

Mark 1:18

Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.

Luke 5:10

and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not fear. From now on you will catch men.”