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This continues the account of the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee.
they were mending their nets
they were mending their nets - "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
immediately - "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.