Jesus Calls All to Follow Him
Matthew 4:21
And going on from there, he saw other two brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father…


When engaged in their ordinary occupations. By His Word — Providence — Spirit.

I. THE CALL.

1. Who calls? Jesus, the Saviour. His right to do so. His love in doing it.

2. The action. A call. Does not compel.

3. The purpose. To bring from toil to rest, from danger to safety, from nature to grace.

II. THE OBEDIENCE. Immediate — no delay. Thorough. They left, renounced, gave up, not to return: forsook, parted with possessions, relations. The reason was to follow Him — imitate, save. Through humility to glory. What remarkable faith! What ready obedience!

(J. R. Taft, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

WEB: Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them.




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