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
Matthew 4:16-18
New International Version
16 the people living in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned.”[a](A)
17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(B) has come near.”
Jesus Calls His First Disciples(C)
18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee,(D) he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter(E) and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
Footnotes
- Matthew 4:16 Isaiah 9:1,2
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