Calling fishermen
Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John beside the lake.
All places
Freshwater lake · Galilee
Sea of Galilee
Also known as: Sea of Chinnereth, Lake of Gennesaret, Sea of Tiberias
Identification status
Location widely established
Place profile
The lake and its surrounding towns form a major setting of Jesus’ Galilean ministry. The Gospels connect it with the calling of fishermen, crossings by boat, storms, teaching crowds, healings, and post-resurrection appearances.
Biblical setting
Galilee
Present-day setting
The lake commonly known today as the Sea of Galilee or Lake Kinneret
Connected people
Major events
Calming the storm
Jesus calms a storm during a crossing.
Walking on the water
The disciples see Jesus coming toward the boat on the sea.
Appearance by the Sea of Tiberias
John narrates a post-resurrection appearance by the lake.