Matthew 4:18
The Scripture
(18) And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus calls his first disciples and gives them authority to cast out demons, then they depart for Galilee. They face opposition from a demon in the wilderness, which Jesus uses to demonstrate his power over evil. The passage emphasizes the call to follow Jesus and the promise of supernatural authority.
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