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Mark 1:16

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 1:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishers.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishers.
Mark 1:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; And he was with the wild beasts; And the angels ministered unto him.
14Now after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,
15and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.
16And passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishers.
17And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
18And straightway they left the nets, and followed him.
19And going on a little further, he saw James the [son] of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending the nets.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, etc..] The same with the sea of Tiberias, (<430601>John 6:1), he saw Simon: whose surname was Peter, the son of Jonas: and Andrew his brother; the brother of Simon, casting a net into the sea; of Galilee, in order to catch fish: for they were fishers: by occupation, this was their trade and business, by which they got their livelihood; (see Gill on “<400418>Matthew 4:18”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 4:18-22. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 4:18; Luk 5:1. Mark 1:18”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:16-20 The call of the two pairs of brothers—Simon and Andrew, James and John—followed an earlier encounter with Jesus (John 1:35-42).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“as he: Mat 4:18-22; Luk 5:1, Luk 5:4-11 Simon: Mar 3:16, Mar 3:18; Mat 10:2; Luk 6:14; Joh 1:40-42, Joh 6:8, Joh 12:22; Act 1:13 Mark 1:17”
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