15 “The time(A) is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God(B) has come(C) near.(D) Repent(E) and believe(F) the good news!”

The First Disciples

16 As(G) he passed alongside the Sea of Galilee,(H) he saw Simon(I) and Andrew,(J) Simon’s brother, casting a net into the sea(K)—for they were fishermen. 17 “Follow me,”(L) Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for[a](M) people.”(N)

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Footnotes

  1. 1:17 Or you to become fishers of

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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