What does the Bible say about fishers of men?

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The Bible teaches that Christ calls His people to proclaim the gospel so that, by God’s grace, others may be brought from sin and death into life with Him. Jesus summoned ordinary fishermen in Matthew 4:19 and Mark 1:17 to follow Him and become fishers of men, showing that discipleship includes joyful witness. In Luke 5:10, the great catch points to Christ’s power to gather people through His servants. The risen Lord commissions the church in Matthew 28:19-20 to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them to obey Him. This work rests not on human persuasion alone, but on Christ’s saving grace and His promised presence.