Luke 5:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.”
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“When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their nets were breaking;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And having done this, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes, and their net was breaking,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 5:6 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 4:3“Go,” said Elisha, “borrow jars, even empty ones, from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few.
- Ecclesiastes 11:6Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper.
- John 21:6He told them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish.
- John 21:11So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn.
- Acts 2:41Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.
- Acts 4:4But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- Galatians 6:9Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
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