So it was with the disciples previously called. When Jesus bade Peter and his companions follow Him, immediately they left their boats and nets. Some of these disciples had friends dependent on them for support; but when they received the Saviour's invitation, they did not hesitate, and inquire, How shall I live, and sustain my family? They were obedient to the call; and when afterward Jesus asked them, "When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye anything?" they could answer, "Nothing." Luke 22:35.

Da denne tolder en dag sad i toldboden, så han Jesus komme derhen. Hans forbavselse var stor, da han hørte disse ord blive sagt til ham: "Følg mig." Mattæus "forlod alt og stod op og fulgte ham". Der var ingen tøven og ingen spørgsmål, ingen tanke for det indbringende arbejde, der måtte ombyttes med fattigdom og modgang. For ham var det nok at være sammen med Jesus, så han kunne lytte til hans ord og forenes med ham i hans gerning.