Matthew 4:22 net — They immediately left the boat and their father and followed him.

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"They immediately left the boat and their father and followed him."

— Matthew 4:22, NET Bible

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Matthew 4 — Context

19

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

20

They left their nets immediately and followed him.

21

Going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and his brother John, in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Then he called them.

22

They immediately left the boat and their father and followed him.

23

Jesus’ Healing Ministry Jesus went throughout all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and sickness among the people.

24

So a report about him spread throughout Syria. People brought to him all who suffered with various illnesses and afflictions, those who had seizures, paralytics, and those possessed by demons, and he healed them.

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And large crowds followed him from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan River.

Matthew 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:22 say?
Matthew 4:22 in the NET Bible reads: “They immediately left the boat and their father and followed him.”
Where is Matthew 4:22 in the Bible?
Matthew 4:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 22.
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 4:22.
What translation should I read Matthew 4:22 in?
Matthew 4:22 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 4:22?
Matthew 4:22 reads (NET): “They immediately left the boat and their father and followed 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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