16 As Jesus was walking by the shore of the 1:16 A fresh water lake about 13 miles long and 7 miles wide, almost 700 feet below sea level and center of a busy fishing industry.Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon [Peter] and Simon’s brother, 1:16 One of the followers of John the Baptist (John 1:40).Andrew, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, "1:17 The concept of "follow" can represent three separate possibilities: in the early stages of His ministry, (1) walking with Him physically (literally), that is merely being in His presence regardless of personal belief or commitment; (2) accepting and identifying with the salvation He offered; and later on (3) being identified with Him by being subject to the scorn and rejection of unbelievers because of personal belief and commitment to Him.Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men."18 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].