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⸂ Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, παραδοθῆναι hand over παραδίδωμι paradídōmi from G3844 (παρά) and G1325 (δίδωμι); to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit betray, bring forth, cast, commit, d τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰωάννην John Ἰωάννης Iōánnēs of Hebrew origin (H03110); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites John ἦλθεν come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Γαλιλαίαν Galilee Γαλιλαία Galilaía of Hebrew origin (H01551); Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine Galilee κηρύσσων proclaim κηρύσσω kērýssō to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel) preacher(-er), proclaim, publish τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ εὐαγγέλιον good news εὐαγγέλιον euangélion from the same as G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω); a good message, i.e. the gospel gospel τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεοῦ God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go
After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too λέγων say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that Πεπλήρωται fill πληρόω plēróō from G4134 (πλήρης); to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnis ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καιρὸς fitting season καιρός kairós an occasion, i.e. set or proper time X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἤγγικεν come near ἐγγίζω engízō from G1451 (ἐγγύς); to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) ni ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βασιλεία kingdom βασιλεία basileía from G935 (βασιλεύς); properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively) kin τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεοῦ God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go · μετανοεῖτε repent μετανοέω metanoéō from G3326 (μετά) and G3539 (νοιέω); to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction) rep καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πιστεύετε believe πιστεύω pisteúō from G4102 (πίστις); to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to en ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, εὐαγγελίῳ good news εὐαγγέλιον euangélion from the same as G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω); a good message, i.e. the gospel gospel .
“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
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⸂ Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too παράγων depart παράγω parágō from G3844 (παρά) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead near, i.e. (reflexively or intransitively) to go along or away depart, pass (aw παρὰ from παρά pará a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative c τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θάλασσαν lake θάλασσα thálassa probably prolonged from G251 (ἅλς); the sea (genitive case or specially) sea τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Γαλιλαίας Galilee Γαλιλαία Galilaía of Hebrew origin (H01551); Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine Galilee εἶδεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by Σίμωνα Simon Σίμων Símōn of Hebrew origin (H08095); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites Simon καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Ἀνδρέαν Andrew Ἀνδρέας Andréas from G435 (ἀνήρ); manly; Andreas, an Israelite Andrew τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ ἀδελφὸν brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G Σίμωνος Simon Σίμων Símōn of Hebrew origin (H08095); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites Simon ⸀ἀμφιβάλλοντας ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θαλάσσῃ lake θάλασσα thálassa probably prolonged from G251 (ἅλς); the sea (genitive case or specially) sea , ἦσαν were εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ἁλιεῖς fisherman ἁλιεύς halieús from G251 (ἅλς); a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher fisher(-man) ·
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus · Δεῦτε come hither δεῦτε deûte from G1204 (δεῦρο) and an imperative form of (to go); come hither! come, X follow ὀπίσω behind ὀπίσω opísō from the same as G3693 (ὄπισθεν) with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time o μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ποιήσω do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou γενέσθαι come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ἁλιεῖς fisherman ἁλιεύς halieús from G251 (ἅλς); a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher fisher(-man) ἀνθρώπων man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man .
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ εὐθὺς immediately εὐθέως euthéōs adverb from G2117 (εὐθύς); directly, i.e. at once or soon anon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway ἀφέντες send away ἀφίημι aphíēmi from G575 (ἀπό) and (to send; an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow) cry, for τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ δίκτυα fishing net δίκτυον díktyon probably from a primary verb (to cast); a seine (for fishing) net ἠκολούθησαν accompany ἀκολουθέω akolouthéō from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, a αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
And at once they left their nets and followed Him.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ προβὰς go forward προβαίνω probaínō from G4253 (πρό) and the base of G939 (βάσις); to walk forward, i.e. advance (literally, or in years) + be of a great ag ὀλίγον small ὀλίγος olígos puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat + almost, brief(-ly), few, εἶδεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by Ἰάκωβον James Ἰάκωβος Iákōbos the same as G2384 (Ἰακώβ) Græcized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites James τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ζεβεδαίου Zebedee Ζεβεδαῖος Zebedaîos of Hebrew origin (compare H02067); Zebedæus, an Israelite Zebedee καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Ἰωάννην John Ἰωάννης Iōánnēs of Hebrew origin (H03110); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites John τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀδελφὸν brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πλοίῳ ship πλοῖον ploîon from G4126 (πλέω); a sailer, i.e. vessel ship(-ing) καταρτίζοντας fit together καταρτίζω katartízō from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G739 (ἄρτιος); to complete thoroughly, i.e. repair (literally or figuratively) or τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δίκτυα fishing net δίκτυον díktyon probably from a primary verb (to cast); a seine (for fishing) net ,
Going on a little farther, He saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat, mending their nets.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ εὐθὺς immediately εὐθέως euthéōs adverb from G2117 (εὐθύς); directly, i.e. at once or soon anon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway ἐκάλεσεν call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive . καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀφέντες send away ἀφίημι aphíēmi from G575 (ἀπό) and (to send; an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow) cry, for τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατέρα father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive Ζεβεδαῖον Zebedee Ζεβεδαῖος Zebedaîos of Hebrew origin (compare H02067); Zebedæus, an Israelite Zebedee ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πλοίῳ ship πλοῖον ploîon from G4126 (πλέω); a sailer, i.e. vessel ship(-ing) μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μισθωτῶν hired servant μισθωτός misthōtós from G3409 (μισθόω); a wage-worker (good or bad) hired servant, hireling ἀπῆλθον come or go away from ἀπέρχομαι apérchomai from G575 (ἀπό) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or f ὀπίσω behind ὀπίσω opísō from the same as G3693 (ὄπισθεν) with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time o αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
Immediately Jesus called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Him.