Luke 5:9 web — For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;

World English Bible

"For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;"

— Luke 5:9, World English Bible

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Luke 5:9 in Other Translations

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Luke 5 — Context

6

When they had done this, they caught a great multitude of fish, and their net was breaking.

7

They beckoned to their partners in the other boat, that they should come and help them. They came, and filled both boats, so that they began to sink.

8

But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord."

9

For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;

10

and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive."

11

When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.

12

It happened, while he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and begged him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean."

Luke 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 5:9 say?
Luke 5:9 in the World English Bible reads: “For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;”
Where is Luke 5:9 in the Bible?
Luke 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read Luke 5:9 in?
Luke 5:9 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 5:9?
Luke 5:9 reads (WEB): “For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;” 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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