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Matthew 4:16-18
English Standard Version
Matthew 4:16-18
English Standard Version
16 (A)the people dwelling in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and (B)shadow of death,
on them a light has dawned.”
17 (C)From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, (D)“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[a]
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
18 (E)While walking by (F)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.
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- Matthew 4:17 Or the kingdom of heaven has come near
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The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025.
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