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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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 4:17 Or the kingdom of heaven has come near

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