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Matthew 4:21 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 4:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 4 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.”
Matthew 4:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 4:21
The call of James and John follows the same pattern—Jesus calls, they immediately follow. The detail that they left 'their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants' shows they left family responsibilities and business interests. Yet this abandonment was not irresponsible but responsive to a higher calling. Christ's call takes precedence even over family obligations, though not in a way that dishonors God's design for family.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 4:21
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“the brother of James”
“he saw James the son of Zebedee”
“Simon”
“Thomas called Didymus”
“the brother of John”
“sons of Zebedee”
“and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.”
“Jesus took with him Peter”
“except Peter”
“kneeling and asking a certain thing of him.”