Luke 5:1-11 ▼

1 And it was the crowd pressing close upon him to hear the word of God, and he was standing near the lake of Gennesaret,

2 And he saw two ships standing near the lake: and the fishermen having gone out of them, washed the fishing-nets.

3 And having gone into one of the ships, which was Simon's, he asked him to sail out a little from land. And having sat down, he taught the crowds out of the ship.

4 And when he ceased speaking, he said to Simon, Sail out into the deep, and slacken your nets for fishing.

5 And Simon having answered, said to him, Commander, wearied for the whole night, we took nothing: but at thy word I will slacken the net.

6 And having done this, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes, and their net broke through;

7 And they nodded to partners, those in the other ship, that having come they should succor them. And they came and filled both ships, so that they were sinking.

8 And Simon Peter fell upon his knees before Jesus, saying, Go out from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

9 For amazement held him, and all those with him, at the fishing of the fishes which they took:

10 And likewise also James and John, Zebedee's sons, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not; from now thou shalt be capturing men.

11 And having brought down the ship upon the land, having let go all things, they followed him.