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Mark 1:16

Mark 1:16
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee,.... The same with the sea of Tiberias, Joh 6:1,

he saw Simon: whose surname…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

As he walked by the sea, etc. - See on Mat 4:18-22 (note).

Andrew his brother - Instead of the common reading, αδελφον…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 1:14-22

Here is, I. A general account of Christ's preaching in Galilee. John gives an account of his preaching in Judea, before…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Call of the first Four Disciples

16. as he walked The Saviour had come down(Luk 4:31; Joh 4:47; Joh 4:51) from the high…