Luke 5:9

The Passion Translation

Simon Peter and the other fishermen—including his fishing partners, Jacob and John, the sons of Zebedee—were awestruck over the miracle catch of fish. Jesus answered, “Do not yield to your fear, Simon Peter. From now on, you will catch men for salvation!”

Cross References

Psalm 8:6

You have delegated to them rulership over all you have made, with everything under their authority, placing earth itself under the feet of your image-bearers.

Mark 9:6

(For all of the disciples were in total fear, and Peter didn’t have a clue what to say.)

Luke 2:18

Everyone who heard the shepherds’ story was astonished by what they were told.

Luke 4:32

His teaching stunned and dazed them, for he spoke with penetrating words and great authority.

Luke 4:36

Great astonishment swept over the people, and they said among themselves, “What kind of man is this who has such power and authority? With a mere word, he commands demons to come out, and they obey him!”

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw this astonishing miracle, he knelt at Jesus’ feet and begged him, “Go away from me, Master, for I am a sinful man!”