Mark 1:20 kjv — And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after…

King James Version

"And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him."

— Mark 1:20, King James Version

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Mark 1 — Context

17

And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

18

And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.

19

And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.

20

And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.

21

And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.

22

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

23

And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Mark 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:20 say?
Mark 1:20 in the King James Version reads: “And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.”
Where is Mark 1:20 in the Bible?
Mark 1:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 20.
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 1:20.
What translation should I read Mark 1:20 in?
Mark 1:20 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 1:20?
Mark 1:20 reads (KJV): “And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.” 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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