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Jesus Chooses Some Followers

14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee and preached the Good News from God. 15 Jesus said, “The right time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Change your hearts and lives and believe the Good News!”

16 When Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee, he saw Simon[a] and Simon’s brother, Andrew. They were fishermen and were throwing a net into the lake to catch fish.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:16 Simon Simon’s other name was Peter.

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