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16 The people who lived in darkness
have seen a bright light.
A light has risen
for those who live in a land overshadowed by death.”

17 From then on, Jesus began to tell people, “Turn to God and change the way you think and act, because the kingdom of heaven is near!”

Calling of the First Disciples(A)

18 As he was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and Andrew. They were throwing a net into the sea because they were fishermen.

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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.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 4:16 Isaiah 9:1,2