Mark 1:17 net — Jesus said to them,“Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people!”

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"Jesus said to them,“Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people!”"

— Mark 1:17, NET Bible

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Mark 1 — Context

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Preaching in Galilee and the Call of the Disciples Now after John was imprisoned, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God.

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He said,“The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!”

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As he went along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother, casting a net into the sea(for they were fishermen).

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Jesus said to them,“Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people!”

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They left their nets immediately and followed him.

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Going on a little farther, he saw James, the son of Zebedee, and John his brother in their boat mending nets.

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Immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Mark 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:17 say?
Mark 1:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus said to them,“Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people!””
Where is Mark 1:17 in the Bible?
Mark 1:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 17.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 1:17.
What translation should I read Mark 1:17 in?
Mark 1:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 1:17?
Mark 1:17 reads (NET): “Jesus said to them,“Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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