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Luke 5:8 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Luke 5:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 5 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
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Commentary on Luke 5:8
When Peter sees the miraculous catch, he 'fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.' The Greek 'kyrie' (κύριε, Lord) acknowledges Jesus' divine authority. Peter's response—falling down, confessing sinfulness, asking Jesus to depart—shows proper reaction to encountering holiness. Awareness of Jesus' power triggers awareness of personal sinfulness. Like Isaiah (Isaiah 6:5), Peter recognizes that sinful humans cannot stand in holy God's presence. Yet Jesus doesn't depart but calls Peter to follow—grace meets confession, and divine calling overcomes human un...
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Cross-References for Luke 5:8
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“Woe is me! For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh of Armies!”
“but now my eye sees you.”
“I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me”
“We shall surely die”
“his mother”
“Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but don't let God speak with us, lest we die.”
“Lord, I'm not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.,The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.,,,,,,,,”
“Who is able to stand before Yahweh”
“they fell on their faces”