King James Bible
"And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him."
The immediacy of their response emphasizes the compelling authority of Jesus' call. This instant obedience without hesitation or negotiation demonstrates the radical nature of discipleship. James and John abandoned both their livelihood (the fishing boat) and their family obligations (their father Zebedee). In first-century Jewish culture, leaving one's father and family business was a shocking breach of social and religious duty. Following a rabbi was common practice, but Jesus had given no credentials or formal teaching yet. Their willingness to follow reveals both Jesus' divine authority and the brothers' recognition that something extraordinary was happening.