Matthew 4:18-20
English Standard Version
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
18 (A)While walking by (B)the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you (C)fishers of men.”[a] 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
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- Matthew 4:19 The Greek word anthropoi refers here to both men and women
Matthew 4:18-20
New King James Version
Four Fishermen Called as Disciples(A)
18 (B)And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon (C)called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and (D)I will make you fishers of men.” 20 (E)They immediately left their nets and followed Him.
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