Matthew 4:18 · KJV
“And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.”
— Matthew 4:18
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 4 — Context
The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
18And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
20And they straightway left {their} nets, and followed him.
Cross References
John 1:40-42
One of the two which heard John {speak}, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
Matthew 10:2
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James {the son} of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Luke 6:14
Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Mark 1:16-20
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Luke 5:1-11
And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
Matthew 16:18
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. {Peter: this name signifies a rock}
Mark 7:31
And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.
John 6:1
After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is {the sea} of Tiberias.