World English Bible
Matthew 4:18
“Walking by 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.”
Verse in context — Matthew 4
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the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, to them light has dawned.
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From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
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Walking by 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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He said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.
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They immediately left their nets and followed him.
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