| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 47 "Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. | 47 "Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. |
| 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. | 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. |
| 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous | 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous |
| 50 and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. | 50 and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. |
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