Jesus said to them:
“Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”
Commentaries
1:16 - 1:20
He Calls His First Disciples.
Jesus calls and chooses his disciples to build a sense of community in his mission. Without community, there is no kingdom. Traditionally, the disciples would seek out their teacher. But here, it is Jesus who takes the initiative: he calls his disciples and gives them a mission—to be fishers of men. In response, the disciples act quickly, leaving everything behind to follow him. This is what the Christian vocation is about: following Jesus and living as he did.
Commentaries
He Calls His First Disciples.
Jesus calls and chooses his disciples to build a sense of community in his mission. Without community, there is no kingdom. Traditionally, the disciples would seek out their teacher. But here, it is Jesus who takes the initiative: he calls his disciples and gives them a mission—to be fishers of men. In response, the disciples act quickly, leaving everything behind to follow him. This is what the Christian vocation is about: following Jesus and living as he did.