Mark 1:17
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 1
“And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.”Mark 1:17
What Does Mark 1:17 Mean?
Mark 1:17 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Mark 1:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 4:19“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”Matthew 19:27“Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?”Matthew 13:47“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:”Luke 5:10“And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”Ezekiel 47:10“And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; they shall be a place to spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many.”Mark 2:14“And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.”Acts 2:38“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
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