“And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”
And so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon's partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, don't be afraid; from now on you will fish for people — the don't be afraid addresses the fear/awe of verse 8–9. From now on (apo tou nyn, from this moment) marks the decisive transition: the old vocation is not abandoned but redirected. You will fish for people: the fishing metaphor (catching people for the kingdom) connects the old skill to the new calling — the same capacity, reoriented by the encounter with Jesus.
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