And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Jesus looked at them and said, 'Come with me, and I'll teach you how to catch people instead of fish.'
Jesus turned fishermen into people-catchers, same skills, bigger purpose.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee and came across Simon Peter and Andrew, who were actively fishing as their livelihood, a common occupation in that region. This encounter occurred early in Jesus' ministry, right after his baptism and temptation, as he began calling ordinary people to join him in proclaiming the kingdom of God. By inviting them to become "fishers of men," Jesus drew on their everyday work to symbolize a new mission of gathering souls for eternal life.
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