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Maybe because he was old, or busy fishing. Maybe Jesus called only James and John because they were younger; and Jesus knew that their father Zebedee had to act in accordance with his lifestyle. I hope that helped.
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∙ 11y agoJesus did not call them out to follow Him.
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Where does it say in the Bible that John the apostle was a fishermen?
It does't. However, it does say that John's father Zebedee was a fisherman, and that John and his brother James were in his boat helping him.As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."At once they left their nets and followed him.Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.[Matthew 4: 18-22]Incidentally, with a life expectancy of little more than 40-45 in those days, this would mean that Zebedee was still a relatively young man (by today's standards) at that time - especially if he was still working as a fisherman. This would mean that James and John were little more than teenagers at the time they were called by Jesus.Another perspective:With all due respect, the New Testament accounts clearly say that John and his brother James were fishermen.Matthew 4:21a - Going on from there, He sawtwo other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets.It's clear that James and John were the fishermen ("theirnets"). Their father Zebedee was in a boat with them and might have been assisting, but they were doing the heavy work.Mark's account (Mark 1:19, 20) implies that Zebedee was beyond the age to do such difficult work himself, as there were other "hired servants" present when James and John left their father to follow Jesus.When He had gone a little farther from there, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets. And immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after Him.If doubts linger over whether John and James were the fishermen, Luke's account removes them:Luke 5:9, 10 - For he [Simon Peter] and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men."[Quotes from NKJV]
Where in the bible can you find where it says that Jesus asks his disciples to leave everything and follow him?
The account at Mark 1:16-20 tells us: "As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." At once they left their nets and followed him. When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him." (Mark 8:34)(Matthew 16:24)(Luke 9:23) At Mark 10:29+30 Jesus also tells us that whatever we 'leave' (or lose) in this old world, for his sake, we'll gain much more in the new. And at Matthew 6:24-34, he tells us not to worry about material things, but to 'seek first God's Kingdom' and all our needs will be provided.
Why did osama crash the twin towers?
he didnt 2 other people did that osama hired.
Where did Ferdinand Magellan get hired?
He didnt get hired he asked king charles 1 to support him on his circumnavigation, and it was his choice to do it because he wanted to claim back the spice island.
Why was Peter close to Jesus?
No because Jesus never marriedAnswerAs their own father had died when they were young, from an early age Peter and his brother Andrew were cared for and grew up with Zebedee and his wife Salome and their children James and John. PeterOriginally called Simon (= Simeon, i.e., "hearing"), a very common Jewish name in the New Testament. He was the son of Jona (Mat_16:17). His mother is nowhere named in Scripture. He had a younger brother called Andrew, who first brought him to Jesus (Joh_1:40-42). His native town was Bethsaida, on the western coast of the Sea of Galilee, to which also Philip belonged. Here he was brought up by the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and was trained to the occupation of a fisher. His father had probably died while he was still young, andhe and his brother [that is, Andrew]were brought up under the care of Zebedee and his wife Salome(Mat_27:56; Mar_15:40;Mar_16:1). There the four youths, Simon, Andrew, James, and John, spent their boyhood and early manhood in constant fellowship....[From Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary]PeterPe'ter.(a rock or stone). The original name of this disciple was Simon, that is, "hearer". He was the son of a man named Jonas, Mat_16:17; Joh_1:42;Joh_21:16, and was brought up in his father's occupation, that of a fisherman. He and his brother, Andrew, were partners of John and James, the sons of Zebedee,who had hired servants. . ...[From Smith's Bible Dictionary]However, both James and John, (the sons of Zebedee), were related to Jesus. (This John was the Apostle; that is, John the evangelist and writer of John's Gospel. )Salome [see Mar 15:40 KJV] was 'the mother of Zebedee's children' [see Mat 27:55-56 KJV ]. Zebedee's children were James and John [see Matt 4:21 KJV ] . This means Salome was Jesus' mother's sister of John 19:25.Mat 4:21 KJV And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.That is, Salome was Jesus' Aunt, and so this would make James and John [that is, the evangelist] cousins of Jesus. Although Peter and Andrew were not related to Jesus, they would have known the cousin of their friends quite well from an early age.
Do employers have to explain why they didnt hired you?
No, all an employer has to tell you is that they found someone more qualified for the position.
How did the Maya Inca able to farm?
they didnt they hired your mom. no it was probably your mom i saw her working yesterday
How did the Maya Inca Aztec able to farm?
The Maya, Inca, and Aztec utilized advanced agricultural techniques such as terracing, irrigation systems, and crop rotation to farm effectively in their different environments. They also developed diverse crops and utilized the unique characteristics of their respective regions to support large populations. Additionally, these civilizations sometimes used natural fertilizers and practiced sustainable farming methods to ensure long-term productivity of the land.
Why did they change darrin on bewitch?
Because when he was hired he didnt tell them that he was chronically ill and addicted to pain killers and had a severe back problem.
Who went to school when Jesus lived?
Schools as we know them did not exist. Teachers were hired by some of the wealthy to teach their sons and scribes were often hired to do the reading and writing, but most children learned from their parents.
How do you make a sentence with the word obstinancy?
his obstinacy in refusing to follow the guidelines of the organization will keep him from being hired.
What college did Garrett Morgan go to.?
he didnt go to collageHe didn't go to collage. he stoped his education after elementry school, but he hired a tuder to help him learn more.
