17 From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven(A) has come near!”

The First Disciples

18 As(B) He was walking along the Sea of Galilee,(C) He saw two brothers, Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen. 19 “Follow Me,” He told them, “and I will make you fish for[a] people!”

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  1. Matthew 4:19 Lit you fishers of

17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(A) has come near.”

Jesus Calls His First Disciples(B)

18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee,(C) he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter(D) and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,”(E) Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

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