New International Reader's Version

Mark 1:13-20 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

13. He was in the desert 40 days. There Satan tempted him. The wild animals didn't harm Jesus. Angels took care of him.

14. After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee. He preached God's good news.

15. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Turn away from your sins and believe the good news!"

16. One day Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee. There he saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were throwing a net into the lake. They were fishermen.

17. "Come. Follow me," Jesus said. "I will make you fishers of people."

18. At once they left their nets and followed him.

19. Then Jesus walked a little farther. As he did, he saw James, son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat preparing their nets.

20. Right away he called out to them. They left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men. Then they followed Jesus.