Original sentence: Thomas' version invites the reader to draw their own conclusions as to the interpretation of the saying, whereas Matthew provides an explanation connecting the text to an apocalyptic end of the age; Matthew takes the fishermen to represent God and its angels, while Thomas' fishermen are more akin to ordinary people like the hearers
Edited sentence: Thomas' version invites the reader to draw their own conclusions as to the interpretation of the saying, wheras Matthew provides an explanation connecting the text to an apocalyptic end of the age