Matthew 4:18

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As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(18) Now walking by the sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon (named Peter) and Andrew his brother, throwing a net into the sea for they were fishermen.

The F.O.G

One day, walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—casting their fishing nets into the water, practicing their trade.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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—

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 4:18

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Matthew 4:18