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Περιπατῶν walk περιπατέω peripatéō from G4012 (περί) and G3961 (πατέω); to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figurativ δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng παρὰ from παρά pará a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative c τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θάλασσαν lake θάλασσα thálassa probably prolonged from G251 (ἅλς); the sea (genitive case or specially) sea τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Γαλιλαίας Galilee Γαλιλαία Galilaía of Hebrew origin (H01551); Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine Galilee εἶδεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two ἀδελφούς brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G , Σίμωνα Simon Σίμων Símōn of Hebrew origin (H08095); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites Simon τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λεγόμενον say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh Πέτρον Peter Πέτρος Pétros apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle Peter, rock καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Ἀνδρέαν Andrew Ἀνδρέας Andréas from G435 (ἀνήρ); manly; Andreas, an Israelite Andrew τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀδελφὸν brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , βάλλοντας cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, ἀμφίβληστρον fishing net ἀμφίβληστρον amphíblēstron from a compound of the base of G297 (ἀμφότερος) and G906 (βάλλω); a (fishing) net (as thrown about the fish) net εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θάλασσαν lake θάλασσα thálassa probably prolonged from G251 (ἅλς); the sea (genitive case or specially) sea , ἦσαν were εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ἁλιεῖς fisherman ἁλιεύς halieús from G251 (ἅλς); a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher fisher(-man) ·
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Δεῦτε come hither δεῦτε deûte from G1204 (δεῦρο) and an imperative form of (to go); come hither! come, X follow ὀπίσω behind ὀπίσω opísō from the same as G3693 (ὄπισθεν) with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time o μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ποιήσω do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ἁλιεῖς fisherman ἁλιεύς halieús from G251 (ἅλς); a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher fisher(-man) ἀνθρώπων man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man .
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
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οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εὐθέως immediately εὐθέως euthéōs adverb from G2117 (εὐθύς); directly, i.e. at once or soon anon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway ἀφέντες send away ἀφίημι aphíēmi from G575 (ἀπό) and (to send; an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow) cry, for τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δίκτυα fishing net δίκτυον díktyon probably from a primary verb (to cast); a seine (for fishing) net ἠκολούθησαν accompany ἀκολουθέω akolouthéō from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, a αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
And at once they left their nets and followed Him.
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Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too προβὰς go forward προβαίνω probaínō from G4253 (πρό) and the base of G939 (βάσις); to walk forward, i.e. advance (literally, or in years) + be of a great ag ἐκεῖθεν thence ἐκεῖθεν ekeîthen from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); thence from that place, (from) thence, there εἶδεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ἄλλους other ἄλλος állos a primary word; else, i.e. different (in many applications) more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise) δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two ἀδελφούς brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G , Ἰάκωβον James Ἰάκωβος Iákōbos the same as G2384 (Ἰακώβ) Græcized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites James τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ζεβεδαίου Zebedee Ζεβεδαῖος Zebedaîos of Hebrew origin (compare H02067); Zebedæus, an Israelite Zebedee καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Ἰωάννην John Ἰωάννης Iōánnēs of Hebrew origin (H03110); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites John τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀδελφὸν brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πλοίῳ ship πλοῖον ploîon from G4126 (πλέω); a sailer, i.e. vessel ship(-ing) μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario Ζεβεδαίου Zebedee Ζεβεδαῖος Zebedaîos of Hebrew origin (compare H02067); Zebedæus, an Israelite Zebedee τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατρὸς father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καταρτίζοντας fit together καταρτίζω katartízō from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G739 (ἄρτιος); to complete thoroughly, i.e. repair (literally or figuratively) or τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δίκτυα fishing net δίκτυον díktyon probably from a primary verb (to cast); a seine (for fishing) net αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐκάλεσεν call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them,
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οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εὐθέως immediately εὐθέως euthéōs adverb from G2117 (εὐθύς); directly, i.e. at once or soon anon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway ἀφέντες send away ἀφίημι aphíēmi from G575 (ἀπό) and (to send; an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow) cry, for τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πλοῖον ship πλοῖον ploîon from G4126 (πλέω); a sailer, i.e. vessel ship(-ing) καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατέρα father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἠκολούθησαν accompany ἀκολουθέω akolouthéō from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, a αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.