Matthew 4:19

Matthew 4:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

19And He *said to them, “4:19 Or Come after MeFollow Me, and I will make you fishers of people.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

19And He *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

19And He said to them, “4:19 The concept of “follow” can represent three separate possibilities: in the early stages of His ministry, (1) walking with Him physically (literally), that is, merely being in His presence regardless of personal belief or commitment, (2) accepting and identifying with the salvation He offered; and later on, (3) being identified with Him by being subject to the scorn and rejection of unbelievers because of personal belief and commitment to Him.Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

19“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

19“Come and follow me,” Jesus said. “I will send you out to fish for people.”

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