Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 4:18
Walking by the sea of Galilee. So named from the province of
Galilee on its western side. It is about thirteen miles long and six
miles wide in the widest place. The Jordan runs through it. On its
borders Jesus lived, taught, and did most of his miracles.
Saw two brethren. These two brethren, Peter and Andrew, were
already disciples (John 1:35-42). Simon was the name of the first
until Christ changed it to Cephas, or Peter. Their home was at
Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee (John 1:44). They had been John's
disciples, but he directed them to Jesus (John 1:29-34).
They were fishers. A humble, but honorable, occupation.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 4:18
Mark 1:14
Mark 1:16
Luke 5:2
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