This continues the account of the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee.

## they were mending their nets  ##

<b>they were mending their nets <b>- "They" might include the two brothers and Zebedee, or just the two brothers.

## He called them, ##

"Jesus called John and James." This phrase also means that Jesus invited them to follow him, live with him, and become his disciples.

## immediately  ##

<b>immediately <b>- "at that moment"

## left the boat … and followed him ##

It should be clear that this is a life change. These men are no longer going to be fishermen and are leaving the family business to follow Jesus for the rest of their lives.