Matthew 4:18 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.”
Matthew 4:18 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Matthew 4:18 in 6 Bible Translations
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Matthew 4:18 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“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.”
Matthew 4:18 — World English Bible
Matthew 4:18 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers. ”
Matthew 4:18 — American Standard Version
Matthew 4:18 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon named Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a drag into the sea--for they were fishers--”
Matthew 4:18 — Young's Literal Translation
Matthew 4:18 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishers; ”
Matthew 4:18 — Darby Translation
Matthew 4:18 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“And Iesus walking by the sea of Galile, sawe two brethren, Simon, which was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishers.)”
Matthew 4:18 — Geneva Bible
Matthew 4:18 in Context — Matthew 4
16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
What Does Matthew 4:18 Mean?
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