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Matthew 4:16-18
Amplified Bible
Matthew 4:16-18
Amplified Bible
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“The people who were sitting (living) in [spiritual] darkness have seen a great Light,
And for those who were sitting (living) in the land and shadow of [spiritual and moral] death,
Upon them a Light has dawned.”(A)
17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “[a]Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
The First Disciples
18 As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He noticed two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
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- Matthew 4:17 Jesus’ public ministry began at this time and He was preaching the same message John the Baptist had proclaimed.
Matthew 4:16-18
New International Version
Matthew 4:16-18
New International Version
16 the people living in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned.”[a](A)
17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(B) has come near.”
Jesus Calls His First Disciples(C)
18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee,(D) he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter(E) and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
Footnotes
- Matthew 4:16 Isaiah 9:1,2
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