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Luke 5

Luke 5:8

The First Disciples · Luke 5:1–11
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Translations

Modern
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”
Traditional
When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Literal
And having seen, Simon Peter fell at the knees of Jesus, saying, “Go out from me, Lord, because I am a sinful man.”
Latin
Quod cum videret Simon Petrus, procidit ad genua Jesu, dicens: Exi a me, quia homo peccator sum, Domine.

Original

Greek
English
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”

Notes

Luke 5:8

I am a sinful man: Compare Isaiah 6:5.

Luke 5:1–11

This is the first time Luke records Jesus calling the disciples to follow him. Matthew and Mark describe an earlier calling of the four brothers who were fishermen (Matthew 4:18–22; Mark 1:16–20). Jesus showed great authority in the miraculous catch of fish and in his call of Simon Peter.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 4:18–22 Mark 1:16–20 John 1:35–42

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Fishermen Jesus Christ Kneeling Luke, Gospel of Miracle Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Confession of Sin: Peter Conviction of Sin Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Jesus Calls Disciples on the Shore of Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Miracles of Jesus On Humility: Peter Jesus, the Christ by Peter and Other Disciples Jesus, the Christ: Chooses Peter, Andrew, James, and John As Disciples Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of First Miraculous Catch of Fish Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: The Catch of Fish Miracles: Convincing Effect of Peter: Call of Ships: Employed in Fishing