Mark 1:16-20
Summary for Mark 1:16-20: 1:16-20 a The call of the two pairs of brothers—Simon and Andrew, James and John—followed an earlier encounter with Jesus (John 1:35-42 b).1:17 c Mark uses Jesus’ invitation—Come, follow me (1:20 d; 8:34 e)—and the expression “to follow him” (1:18 f; 2:14-15 g; 3:7 h; 5:24 i) to indicate what it means to be a Christian (see thematic note for Following Jesus at end of chapter).
Summary for Mark 1:19-20: 1:19-20 j Zebedee’s sons ... leaving their father: Jesus later taught that this is the kind of thing that his followers will do (8:34-35 k; Matt 10:37-39 l).
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