Volume 1 · Chapter 49 · Pp. 313-323

First meeting with Peter and Andrew after preaching in the synagogue. John of Zebedee is great even in his humility.

This chapter recounts the initial meeting between Jesus and the fishermen Peter, Andrew, and James following His preaching in the synagogue. Despite their poverty, the disciples offer Jesus their meager possessions, which He declines, instead emphasizing the value of spiritual treasures such as charity, faith, and sincerity. Jesus highlights the importance of inner virtues over material wealth and invites them to follow Him, promising that these dormant qualities will flourish under His guidance. The narrative underscores the humility and faith of the disciples, particularly John of Zebedee, in responding to Jesus' call.

Themes: Calling of the Disciples, Spiritual Poverty, Faith and Charity, Inner Virtues, Humility, Discipleship