King James Bible
"And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers."
Jesus begins his public ministry in Galilee, a region known for its fishing industry and mixed Jewish-Gentile population. His deliberate presence by the sea positions him where ordinary laborers work, signaling his mission will engage everyday people rather than religious elites. The brothers are identified with both their given names and their relationship, emphasizing family bonds that will be transformed by discipleship. Simon's dual naming (later called Peter, meaning "rock") hints at his future role as a foundational apostle. Their occupation as fishermen establishes them as hardworking tradesmen familiar with patience, teamwork, and unpredictable catches. This detail sets up Jesus' upcoming metaphor about becoming "fishers of men," where their vocational skills will transfer to spiritual ministry.