📖 Luke — Chapter 5 (KJV)
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Luke 5:1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by Rthe lake of Gennesaret,
Luke 5:2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were Rwashing their nets.
Luke 5:3 And he entered into one of the ships, Rwhich was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
Luke 5:4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, RLaunch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: Rnevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
Luke 5:6 And when they had this done, Rthey inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
Luke 5:7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, Rthat they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, RDepart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Luke 5:9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
Luke 5:10 And so was also RJames, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
Luke 5:11 And when they had brought their ships to land, Rthey forsook all, and followed him.
Luke 5:12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold Ra man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Luke 5:13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, RI will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.
Luke 5:14 And Rhe charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Luke 5:15 But so much the more Rwent there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.
Luke 5:16 RAnd he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
Luke 5:17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, Rthat there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.
Luke 5:18 And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.
Luke 5:19 And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, Rthey went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.
Luke 5:20 And when Rhe saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
Luke 5:21 And the Rscribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
Luke 5:22 But when Jesus Rperceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
Luke 5:23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
Luke 5:24 But that ye may know Rthat the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
Luke 5:25 And Rimmediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
Luke 5:26 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, Rand were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.
Luke 5:27 And after these things he went forth, Rand saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
Luke 5:28 RAnd he left all, rose up, and followed him.
Luke 5:29 And Levi Rmade him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.
Luke 5:30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
Luke 5:31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
Luke 5:32 RI came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 5:33 And they said unto him, RWhy do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?
Luke 5:34 And he said unto them, Can ye make Rthe children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
Luke 5:35 But the days will come, Rwhen the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
Luke 5:36 And he spake also a parable unto them; RNo man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.
Luke 5:37 And no man putteth new wine into Rold bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
Luke 5:38 RBut new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.
Luke 5:39 No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 5:1–11 — An abundant catch leads to the call to follow
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus teaches from Simon’s ship and directs a further casting of nets. The abundant catch brings Simon’s confession of unworthiness, and Jesus calls him to a new work; the fishermen leave all and follow.
Key Truth: Respond to Jesus’ call with humble trust.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And it ____ to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to …” (Luke 5:1)
Find it in Luke 5:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they had this ____ , they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their …” (Luke 5:6)
Find it in Luke 5:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they had ____ their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.” (Luke 5:11)
Find it in Luke 5:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 5:12–26 — Cleansing and forgiveness reveal Jesus’ authority
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus cleanses a leper, directs the lawful witness, and withdraws to pray. A palsied man is lowered through a roof; Jesus forgives sins and heals him while answering the teachers’ objection.
Key Truth: Bring need to Jesus without letting obstacles or appearances end the appeal.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes ____ together to hear, and to be healed by him of …” (Luke 5:15)
Find it in Luke 5:15 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they ____ not find by what way they might bring him in …” (Luke 5:19)
Find it in Luke 5:19 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with ____ , saying, We have seen strange things to day.” (Luke 5:26)
Find it in Luke 5:26 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 5:27–39 — Levi’s calling and fasting questions reveal newness
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Levi leaves his receipt of custom and makes a feast, prompting criticism of Jesus’ companions. Jesus speaks of calling sinners to repentance, then answers fasting questions through bridegroom, garment, and wineskin illustrations.
Key Truth: Let mercy and repentance challenge settled religious expectations.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And after ____ things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, …” (Luke 5:27)
Find it in Luke 5:27 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And Jesus answering ____ unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; …” (Luke 5:31)
Find it in Luke 5:31 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “No man also ____ drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The …” (Luke 5:39)
Find it in Luke 5:39 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Hosea 6:6 — The call to mercy connects with Jesus’ welcome of sinners needing repentance.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What would a humble response to Jesus change in the way you welcome another person?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Luke 5:1–11 (An abundant catch leads to the call to follow) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Luke 5:12–26 (Cleansing and forgiveness reveal Jesus’ authority) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Luke 5:27–39 (Levi’s calling and fasting questions reveal newness) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does Jesus redirect Simon after the great catch?
5. What purpose answers the complaint about Jesus' companions?
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