Matthew 4:20
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J. Vernon McGee
Helen Roseveare
Shane Idleman
Mary Wilder TilestonSummary
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And his fame went throughout all Syria,.... For his ministry and miracles, especially the latter; wherefore they brought to him, that is, out of Syria, the sick. Syria was in some respects reckoned as the land of Israel, though in others not. "The (m) Rabbins teach, that in three respects Syria was like to the land of Israel, and in three to the countries with out the land: the dust defiled, as without the land; he that sold his servant to (one in) Syria, was as if he sold him to one without the land; and he that brought a bill of divorce from Syria, as if he brought it from without the land: and in three things it was like to the land of Israel; it was bound to tithes, and to the observance of the seventh year; and he that would go into it, might go into it with purity and he that purchased a field in Syria, was as if he had purchased one in the suburbs of Jerusalem.'' All sick people, that were taken with divers diseases and torments. This expresses in general, the grievous and tormenting diseases with which the persons were afflicted, who were brought to Christ for healing: some particular ones follow; and those which were possessed with devils; in body as well as in mind; of which there were many instances, permitted by God on purpose, that Christ might have an opportunity of showing his power over those evil spirits. And those which were lunatic; either melancholy persons, or mad and distracted men; that retired from the conversation of men, into fields or desert places: or such, whose disorders were influenced by the change of the moon; such as those who are troubled with the falling sickness; so the Greeks (n) call such persons the word here used by the Evangelist. And those that had the palsy. These were each of them such disorders, as were incurable by the art of medicine; or for which rarely, and with great difficulty, any manner of relief could be obtained; and he healed them; without any means, by a word speaking; which showed him more than a man, and truly and properly God. (m) T. Bab. Gittin, fol. 8. 1. 2. vid. Maimon. Hileb. Tumath Meth. c. 11. sect. 6. (n) Vid. Fabricii Bibl. Graec. vol. 2. l. 3. c. 26. p. 656-658.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:20-22 leaving the boat and their father: Following Jesus as his disciples involved both commitment and cost on the part of the brothers (see 8:18-22; 10:38; 16:24; 19:21).
Matthew 4:20
The First Disciples
19“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”20And at once they left their nets and followed Him.
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:58
By J. Vernon McGee2.9K05:16GenesisGEN 22:1GEN 24:10GEN 24:35GEN 24:58GEN 24:67MAT 4:20MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher discusses a scene from the Bible where a servant is sent to find a bride for Isaac, the son of Abraham. The servant tells the family about Isaac's miraculous birth and how he was spared from being sacrificed by God. The preacher emphasizes the importance of making a clear and decisive decision to accept Christ, using an example of a young man who immediately responded to the invitation to accept Jesus. The sermon concludes with the focus shifting to Rebecca, who becomes the center of attention as the potential bride for Isaac.
1 Stir Me
By Helen Roseveare2.6K41:45EXO 35:4MAT 4:20MAT 22:37MRK 10:21LUK 14:33ROM 12:1JAS 4:8In this sermon transcript, the speaker recounts a story about a man named James who transformed a group of unruly young people into a youth club by sharing the message of Jesus with them. The speaker admits to struggling with controlling the large group of kids and feeling overwhelmed. However, James persists in his mission to reach out to the older troublemakers in the community and organize a meeting for them. The speaker is initially unaware of this plan but eventually learns about it and realizes the importance of sharing the message of Jesus with everyone, regardless of their age or behavior.
If My People Turn From Sin
By Shane Idleman1634:28RepentanceSin and Healing2CH 7:14MAT 4:20Shane Idleman emphasizes the urgent need for repentance and turning away from sin, drawing from 2 Chronicles 7:14. He highlights the cultural tendency to avoid discussing sin and repentance, contrasting it with God's call to confront and confess our wrongdoings. Idleman warns that unconfessed sin can choke spiritual growth and lead to destruction, while true repentance brings healing and restoration. He encourages the church to embrace the hard truths of the Gospel, reminding us that sin has serious consequences but that God's mercy is available through confession and turning back to Him.
Obey the Call
By Mary Wilder Tileston0DEU 30:19PSA 27:8ISA 30:21MAT 4:20JHN 10:27Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of choosing life by loving the Lord, obeying His voice, and cleaving unto Him, as He is our source of life and the length of our days. She highlights God's gentle daily call to us, urging us not to delay our bliss and to choose the light of heaven over the dreary night. Tileston encourages obedience to God's call, leaving all to follow Him, and never disobeying any call within us to do His will, as each call is a gift from Him that draws us closer to Him.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And his fame went throughout all Syria,.... For his ministry and miracles, especially the latter; wherefore they brought to him, that is, out of Syria, the sick. Syria was in some respects reckoned as the land of Israel, though in others not. "The (m) Rabbins teach, that in three respects Syria was like to the land of Israel, and in three to the countries with out the land: the dust defiled, as without the land; he that sold his servant to (one in) Syria, was as if he sold him to one without the land; and he that brought a bill of divorce from Syria, as if he brought it from without the land: and in three things it was like to the land of Israel; it was bound to tithes, and to the observance of the seventh year; and he that would go into it, might go into it with purity and he that purchased a field in Syria, was as if he had purchased one in the suburbs of Jerusalem.'' All sick people, that were taken with divers diseases and torments. This expresses in general, the grievous and tormenting diseases with which the persons were afflicted, who were brought to Christ for healing: some particular ones follow; and those which were possessed with devils; in body as well as in mind; of which there were many instances, permitted by God on purpose, that Christ might have an opportunity of showing his power over those evil spirits. And those which were lunatic; either melancholy persons, or mad and distracted men; that retired from the conversation of men, into fields or desert places: or such, whose disorders were influenced by the change of the moon; such as those who are troubled with the falling sickness; so the Greeks (n) call such persons the word here used by the Evangelist. And those that had the palsy. These were each of them such disorders, as were incurable by the art of medicine; or for which rarely, and with great difficulty, any manner of relief could be obtained; and he healed them; without any means, by a word speaking; which showed him more than a man, and truly and properly God. (m) T. Bab. Gittin, fol. 8. 1. 2. vid. Maimon. Hileb. Tumath Meth. c. 11. sect. 6. (n) Vid. Fabricii Bibl. Graec. vol. 2. l. 3. c. 26. p. 656-658.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:20-22 leaving the boat and their father: Following Jesus as his disciples involved both commitment and cost on the part of the brothers (see 8:18-22; 10:38; 16:24; 19:21).