Mark 1:17

New English Translation

Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people.”

Cross References

Ezekiel 47:10

Fishermen will stand beside it; from Engedi to En-eglaim they will spread nets. They will catch many kinds of fish, like the fish of the Great Sea.

Mark 1:16

As he went along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishermen).

Mark 1:18

They left their nets immediately and followed him.

Luke 5:10

and so were James and John, Zebedee’s sons, who were Simon’s business partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.”