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15 He said, “The right time is now here. God’s kingdom is very near.[a] Change your hearts and lives, and believe the Good News!”

Jesus Chooses Some Followers(A)

16 Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee. He saw Simon[b] and his brother Andrew. These two men were fishermen, and they were throwing a net into the lake to catch fish. 17 Jesus said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you a different kind of fishermen. You will bring in people, not fish.”

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:15 is very near Or “is coming soon” or “has come.”
  2. Mark 1:16 Simon Simon’s other name was Peter. Also in verses 29, 30, 36.

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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