Matthew 4:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 4:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 4:20 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they straightway left their nets, and followed him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 4:20 — KJV
“And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.”
— Matthew 4:20 (KJV)
Matthew 4:20 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 4:20
“And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:20: straightway, nets, followed
“For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me. the...: or, this servant of my lord”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:20: straightway, left
“And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:20: straightway, left
“Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:20: left, followed
“Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:20: left, nets
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