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This begins a new scene within the part of the story about Jesus' ministry in Galilee. Here he begins to gather men to be his disciples.

casting a net into the sea

The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. AT: "throwing a net into the water to catch fish" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

Come, follow me

Jesus invites Simon and Andrew to follow him, live with him, and become his disciples. AT: "Be my disciples"

I will make you fishers of men

This metaphor means Simon and Andrew will teach people God's true message, so others will also follow Jesus. AT: "I will teach you to gather men to me like you used to gather fish" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

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