Matthew 4:21

“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.”

"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." - Matthew 4:21
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What does Matthew 4:21 mean?

Matthew 4:21 (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." In this verse from the Gospel of Matthew, we see Jesus calling two more of his…

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Called to the Sea of Service

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is easy to overlook the divine moments that call us to deeper engagement with God and His purpose for our lives. Matthew 4:21 captures such a moment in the humble yet profound lives of two fishermen, James and John, as they carry out…

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A Prayer for Divine Calling and Purpose

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in reverence and awe, I thank You for the beauty of Your Word and the truth that it holds. Today, I reflect on the powerful moment captured in Matthew 4:21, where Jesus, in His infinite wisdom, called forth James and John, transforming their…

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Matthew 4:21 - "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."
"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." - Matthew 4:21
"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." - Matthew 4:21
"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." - Matthew 4:21
"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." - Matthew 4:21
"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." - Matthew 4:21
"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." - Matthew 4:21
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