Mat 4:19 | MHM | STEP | v. 19 : The first disciples Jesus called were two pairs of brothers: Peter and Andrew, and James and John. They had probably met Jesus before (John 1:40-41 ), but now he called them to follow him more closely. They had been disciples of John the Baptist, so they were ready to follow Jesus. It is a blessing when family members follow Jesus together (Romans 9:3 ). These men were fishermen. They were not rich or highly educated, but Jesus chose them. This teaches us that Jesus does not look down on poor or uneducated people. He often gives special honor to those who seem least important. These men were also hardworking and used to facing difficulties, which prepared them for the challenges of following Jesus.

‏ Matthew 4:19

v. 19: The first disciples Jesus called were two pairs of brothers: Peter and Andrew, and James and John. They had probably met Jesus before (John 1:40-41 ^a), but now he called them to follow him more closely. They had been disciples of John the Baptist, so they were ready to follow Jesus. It is a blessing when family members follow Jesus together (Romans 9:3 ^b). These men were fishermen. They were not rich or highly educated, but Jesus chose them. This teaches us that Jesus does not look down on poor or uneducated people. He often gives special honor to those who seem least important. These men were also hardworking and used to facing difficulties, which prepared them for the challenges of following Jesus.