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Mark 1:18

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 1:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And straightway they left the nets, and followed him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And straightway they left the nets, and followed him.
Mark 1:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
20And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after him.
21And they go into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.
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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
“And straightway they forsook their nets, etc..] Which perhaps were their all; (see <401927>Matthew 19:27). And followed him; both in a corporeal and spiritual sense; (see Gill on “<400420>Matthew 4:20”).”
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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
“Straightway leaving their nets, they followed him - From this time they forsook their employ, and constantly attended him. Happy they who follow Christ at the first call! Mark 1:21”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“forsook: Mar 10:28-31; Mat 19:27-30; Luk 5:11, Luk 14:33, Luk 18:28-30; Phi 3:8 Mark 1:19”
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