Luke 5:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 5:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 5:8 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 5:8 — KJV
“When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”
— Luke 5:8 (KJV)
Luke 5:8 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 5:8
“Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:8: saw, fell, down
“And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:8: saw, fell, down
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:8: saw, fell, down
“And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:8: saw, down, saying
“And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:8: simon, peter, saw
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