Luke 5:8
“When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”
What does Luke 5:8 mean?
In Luke 5:8 of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, Simon Peter falls to his knees before Jesus and says, "Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord." This verse comes from a larger passage where Jesus miraculously helps Simon Peter and his fellow fishermen catch a…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Depths of Grace: A Reflection on Luke 5:8
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 5, we encounter a profound moment in the calling of Simon Peter, who would later become one of the foremost apostles of Jesus Christ. The verse of focus, Luke 5:8, reads: "When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Humble Repentance and Awakening
O Lord Jesus, As I kneel before You today, I am reminded of the profound moment captured in the verse from Luke 5:8, where Simon Peter, overwhelmed by Your divine presence, cried out in humble recognition of his own unworthiness, saying, "Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O…
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