For amazement had seized him and all his companions because of the catch of fish which they had taken;
Parallel translations
- WEB For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;
- KJV For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
- BSB For he and his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,
- NKJV For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken;
- NLT For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him.
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Quick answer
Amazement grips Peter and his companions at the miraculous catch. The sign undeniably points to Jesus' extraordinary authority.
Overview
Luke notes that astonishment seized Peter and all who were with him. The catch was not mere good fortune but a sign that compelled wonder. This shared amazement prepares the witnesses to receive Jesus' call and to leave their livelihood for his service.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Luke 4:32and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.
- Ps 8:8The birds of the sky, the fish of the sea, and whatever passes through the paths of the seas.
- Mark 9:6For he didn’t know what to say, for they were very afraid.
- Ps 8:6You make him ruler over the works of your hands. You have put all things under his feet:
- Luke 4:36Amazement came on all, and they spoke together, one with another, saying, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”
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