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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- 4.17 Or is at hand
Matthew 4:17-19
New King James Version
17 (A)From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, (B)“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven [a]is at hand.”
Four Fishermen Called as Disciples(C)
18 (D)And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon (E)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 (F)I will make you fishers of men.”
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- Matthew 4:17 has drawn near
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