Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 4:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 4:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 4 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
“And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.”
Matthew 4:18 (KJV)
Historical Context for Matthew 4:18
People Mentioned
Commentary on Matthew 4:18
Jesus' call of fishermen beside the Sea of Galilee demonstrates God's sovereign election of ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Simon and Andrew's occupation as fishermen becomes prophetic symbolism—they would become 'fishers of men,' gathering people into God's kingdom. The seaside setting also recalls Jesus' later parables about the kingdom being like a net gathering fish (Matthew 13:47-50).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 4:18
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“and followed him”
“Simon”
“whom he also named Peter; Andrew”
“he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea”
“while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God”
“{Peter's name”
“Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee”
“and came near to the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain”
“and came to the sea of Galilee”
“Andrew”