Matthew 4:16-18
Revised Standard Version
16 the people who sat in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death
light has dawned.”
17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
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 fishermen.
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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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