Luke 5:3 kjva — And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship."

— Luke 5:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 5 — Context

1

And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,

2

And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

3

And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

4

Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

5

And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

6

And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.

Luke 5:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 5:3 say?
Luke 5:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.”
Where is Luke 5:3 in the Bible?
Luke 5:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 3.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 5:3.
What translation should I read Luke 5:3 in?
Luke 5:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 5:3?
Luke 5:3 reads (KJVA): “And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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