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Luke 5:9

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 5:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For he was amazed, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For he was amazed, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken;
Luke 5:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their nets were breaking;
7and they beckoned unto their partners in the other boat, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.
8But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus` knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
9For he was amazed, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken;
10and so were also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
11And when they had brought their boats to land, they left all, and followed him.
12And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy: and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Far he was astonished, and all that were with him, etc.] His brother Andrew, and the servants they had with them to manage the vessel, and cast the nets: at the draught of the fishes they had taken; being so large and numerous, as the like was never seen, nor known by them before.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Luk 4:32, Luk 4:36; Psa 8:6, Psa 8:8; Mar 9:6 Luke 5:10”
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