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Mark 1:19

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 1:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And 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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And 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.
Mark 1:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
22And they were astonished at his teaching: For he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
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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 when he had gone a little further thence, etc..] From the place where Simon and Andrew were casting their nets, though still by the sea side; he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother. The former was be whom afterwards Herod killed with the sword, and the latter the beloved disciple; these were also fishermen: who also were in the ship mending their nets: as the other two disciples were on board the ship, casting their nets into the sea to catch fish; these were also in a ship, repairing their nets, in order to use them the same way, and for the same purpose; (see Gill on “<400421>Matthew 4:21”).”
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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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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:19-20 Zebedee’s sons . . . leaving their father: Jesus later taught that this is the kind of thing that his followers will do (8:34-35; Matt 10:37-39).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“James: Mar 3:17, Mar 5:37, Mar 9:2, Mar 10:35, Mar 14:33; Mat 4:21; Act 1:13, Act 12:2 Mark 1:20”
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