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Matthew 4:22 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 4:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 4 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.”
Matthew 4:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 4:22
The repetition of immediate obedience ('immediately they left the ship and their father, and followed him') reinforces the radical nature of discipleship. True conversion produces immediate, visible transformation of life priorities. The detail that Zebedee remained with hired servants suggests the business would continue, showing that obeying Christ's call doesn't necessarily destroy what we leave behind—God cares for remaining responsibilities.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 4:22
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“He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”
“and of his mother”
“and they left their father”
“Follow me! But he said”
“he can't be my disciple.”
“yet now we know him so no more.”