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Mark 1:15-17
Contemporary English Version
Mark 1:15-17
Contemporary English Version
15 (A) He said, “The time has come! God's kingdom will soon be here.[a] Turn back to God and believe the good news!”
Jesus Chooses Four Fishermen
(Matthew 4.18-22; Luke 5.1-11)
16 As Jesus was walking along the shore of Lake Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were fishermen and were casting their nets into the lake. 17 Jesus said to them, “Follow me! I will teach you how to bring in people instead of fish.”
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- 1.15 will soon be here: Or “is already here.”
Mark 1:15-17
New International Version
Mark 1:15-17
New International Version
15 “The time has come,”(A) he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe(B) the good news!”(C)
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
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