15. Jesus said, “The right time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Change your hearts and lives and believe the Good News!”
16. When Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee, he saw Simon and Simon’s brother, Andrew. They were fishermen and were throwing a net into the lake to catch fish.
17. Jesus said to them, “Come and follow me. I will make you fishermen for men.”
18. So Simon and Andrew immediately left their nets and followed him.
19. Jesus continued walking by Lake Galilee. He saw two more brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in their boat, preparing their nets to catch fish.
20. Their father Zebedee and the men who worked for him were in the boat with the brothers. When Jesus saw the brothers, he called them to come with him. They left their father and followed Jesus.
21. Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. On the Sabbath day Jesus went to the synagogue and began to teach.