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But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus` knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord."
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A Glimpse of Holiness
Commentators explain that Peter's reaction is a classic biblical response to encountering divine power and holiness. Like Isaiah and Job before him, seeing Jesus' true nature made Peter acutely aware of his own sinfulness. This profound sense of unworthiness is a common and sincere recognition of the vast gap between a holy God and humanity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When Simon Peter saw it. Saw the great number of fish; the remarkable success of letting down the net.
He fell down at Jesus' k…
Fell down at Jesus' knees (προσεπεσεν τοις γονασιν Ιησου). Just like Peter, from extreme self-confidence and pride (verse 5) to ab…
19th Century
Anglican
Depart from me; for I am a sinful man.—We must remember that both before and on that very day Peter had listened to our L…
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Baptist
Not knowing what he said, though he knew what he meant; he felt as if he, so sinful, had come too close to the Lord who was so gracious, and so he …
Luke now moves quickly to three focal points in his narrative. (1) He describes the gathering of the fish. The details of the breaking nets and loa…
16th Century
Protestant
Depart from me, O Lord. Although men are earnest in seeking the presence of God, yet as soon as God appears, they must be struck with terr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When Simon Peter saw it The multitude of fish that was taken, and both vessels filled with them, and the danger they…
When Christ had finished preaching, he told Peter to attend to the work of his calling. Time spent on weekdays in public religious exercises need b…
