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This continues the account of the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee.
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## they were mending their nets ##
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"They" might include the two brothers and Zebedee, or just the two brothers.
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## 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 ##
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"at that moment"
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## 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.