Matthew 4:19 asv — And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men.

American Standard Version

"And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men. "

— Matthew 4:19, American Standard Version

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Matthew 4 — Context

16

The people that sat in darkness Saw a great light, And to them that sat in the region and shadow of death, To them did light spring up.

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From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

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And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers.

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And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men.

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And they straightway left the nets, and followed him.

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And going on from thence he saw two other brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

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And they straightway left the boat and their father, and followed him.

Matthew 4:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:19 say?
Matthew 4:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men. ”
Where is Matthew 4:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 4:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 19.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 4:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 4:19 in?
Matthew 4:19 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 Matthew 4:19?
Matthew 4:19 reads (ASV): “And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men. ” 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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