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“Mark 1:16-20 [Jesus] saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.”

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CE: Mark's Gospel (ESV):

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