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Matthew 4:17-19
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 4:17-19
New American Standard Bible
17 (A)From that time Jesus began to [a]preach and say, “(B)Repent, for the kingdom of heaven [b]is at hand.”
The First Disciples
18 (C)Now as Jesus was walking by (D)the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, (E)Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 And He *said to them, “[c]Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of people.”
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- Matthew 4:17 Or proclaim
- Matthew 4:17 Lit has come near
- Matthew 4:19 Or Come after Me
Matthew 4:17-19
New International Version
Matthew 4:17-19
New International Version
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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