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

World English Bible

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

— Matthew 4:22, World English Bible

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KJV
“And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.”
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ASV
“And they straightway left the boat and their father, and followed him. ”
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NET
“They immediately left the boat and their father and followed him.”
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DRB
“And they forthwith left their nets and father, and followed him.”
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BBE
“And they went straight from the boat and their father and came after him.”
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KJVA
“And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.”
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Matthew 4 — Context

He said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men."

They immediately left their nets and followed him.

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

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

Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.

The report about him went out into all Syria. They brought to him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, possessed with demons, epileptics, and paralytics; and he healed them.

Great multitudes from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and from beyond the Jordan followed him.

Matthew 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:22 say?

Matthew 4:22 in the World English 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 (WEB): “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.

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

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Matthew 4 — Context

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