9 He and the other fishermen were amazed at the many fish they caught, as were
10 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will fish for people.”
11 When the men brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed Jesus.
12 When Jesus was in one of the towns, there was a man covered with a skin disease. When he saw Jesus, he bowed before him and begged him, “Lord, you can heal me if you will.”
13 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man and said, “I will. Be healed!” Immediately the disease disappeared.
14 Then Jesus said, “Don’t tell anyone about this, but go and show yourself to the priest and offer a gift for your healing, as Moses commanded. This will show the people what I have done.”
15 But the news about Jesus spread even more. Many people came to hear Jesus and to be healed of their sicknesses,