Matthew 4:19,20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

But the Lord had need of them:

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Matthew 4:19-20

¹⁹ And he saith unto them,Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

²⁰ And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.

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