Matthew 4:19-20
Matthew 4:19-20 King James Version (KJV)
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
Matthew 4:19-20 American Standard Version (ASV)
And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left the nets, and followed him.
Matthew 4:19-20 New International Version (NIV)
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
Matthew 4:19-20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
And He said to them, “Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].
Matthew 4:19-20 New Living Translation (NLT)
Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him.
Matthew 4:18-20 The Message (MSG)
Walking along the beach of Lake Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers: Simon (later called Peter) and Andrew. They were fishing, throwing their nets into the lake. It was their regular work. Jesus said to them, “Come with me. I’ll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I’ll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and bass.” They didn’t ask questions, but simply dropped their nets and followed.
Matthew 4:19-20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
And He *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.
Matthew 4:19-20 New Century Version (NCV)
Jesus said, “Come follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” So Simon and Andrew immediately left their nets and followed him.
Matthew 4:19-20 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him.