Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 1:16 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Mark 1:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 1 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
“Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.”
Mark 1:16 (KJV)
Historical Context for Mark 1:16
People Mentioned
Commentary on Mark 1:16
As he walked by the sea, he saw Simon and Andrew casting a net. Jesus deliberately sought working-class men, not religious elite. The Sea of Galilee was central to economic life. Jesus found them at ordinary labor demonstrating God sovereign initiative. The setting foreshadows fishers of men. Reformed theology emphasizes God sovereign effectual calling—Jesus chooses His disciples (John 15:16). This calling comes to ordinary people at ordinary work, transforming them for extraordinary kingdom purposes.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 1:16
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“he{TR reads Jesus instead of he} saw two brothers: Simon”
“and followed him”
“Andrew”
“whom he also named Peter; Andrew”
“while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God”
“they went up into the upper room”
“and in turn”
“the son of Alphaeus; Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot;”
“he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea”
“Simon”