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Matthew 4:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Matthew 4:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”[a](A)
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
18 As he walked by 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 fishers.(B) 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.”
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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.”
Matthew 4:17-19
King James Version
Matthew 4:17-19
King James Version
17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
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