Luke 5:1
American King James And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed on him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
American Standard Version Now it came to pass, while the multitude pressed upon him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret;
King James And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
World English Bible Now while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret.
Luke 5:2
American King James And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
American Standard Version and he saw two boats standing by the lake: but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
King James And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
World English Bible He saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.
Luke 5:3
American King James And he entered into one of the ships, which 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.
American Standard Version And he entered into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the multitudes out of the boat.
King James And he entered into one of the ships, which 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.
World English Bible He entered into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.
Luke 5:4
American King James Now when he had left speaking, he said to Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
American Standard Version And when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
King James Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
World English Bible When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
Luke 5:5
American King James And Simon answering said to him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at your word I will let down the net.
American Standard Version And Simon answered and said, Master, we toiled all night, and took nothing: but at thy word I will let down the nets.
King James And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
World English Bible Simon answered him, “Master, we worked all night and caught nothing; but at your word I will let down the net.”
Luke 5:6
American King James And when they had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net broke.
American Standard Version And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their nets were breaking;
King James And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
World English Bible When they had done this, they caught a great multitude of fish, and their net was breaking.
Luke 5:7
American King James And they beckoned to their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
American Standard Version and 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.
King James And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
World English Bible They beckoned to their partners in the other boat, that they should come and help them. They came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink.
Luke 5:8
American King James When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
American Standard Version But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
King James When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
World English Bible But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord.”
Luke 5:9
American King James For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
American Standard Version For he was amazed, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken;
King James For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
World English Bible For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;
Luke 5:10
American King James And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not; from now on you shall catch men.
American Standard Version and 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.
King James And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
World English Bible and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.”
Luke 5:11
American King James And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.
American Standard Version And when they had brought their boats to land, they left all, and followed him.
King James And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.
World English Bible When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.
Luke 5:12
American King James And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and sought him, saying, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.
American Standard Version And 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.
King James And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
World English Bible While he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.”
Luke 5:13
American King James And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be you clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.
American Standard Version And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway the leprosy departed from him.
King James And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.
World English Bible He stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I want to. Be made clean.” Immediately the leprosy left him.
Luke 5:14
American King James And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
American Standard Version And he charged him to tell no man: but go thy way, and show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
King James And he 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.
World English Bible He commanded him to tell no one, “But go your way and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing according to what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”
Luke 5:15
American King James But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.
American Standard Version But so much the more went abroad the report concerning him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities.
King James But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.
World English Bible But the report concerning him spread much more, and great multitudes came together to hear and to be healed by him of their infirmities.
Luke 5:16
American King James And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
American Standard Version But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.
King James And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
World English Bible But he withdrew himself into the desert and prayed.
Luke 5:17
American King James And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that 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.
American Standard Version And it came to pass on one of those days, that he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, who were come out of every village of Galilee and Judaea and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was with him to heal.
King James And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that 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.
World English Bible On one of those days, he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by who had come out of every village of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. The power of the Lord was with him to heal them.
Luke 5:18
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And behold, men bring on a bed a man that was palsied: and they sought to bring him in, and to lay him before him.
King James 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.
World English Bible Behold, men brought a paralyzed man on a cot, and they sought to bring him in to lay before Jesus.
Luke 5:19
American King James And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went on the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the middle before Jesus.
American Standard Version And not finding by what `way' they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went up to the housetop, and let him down through the tiles with his couch into the midst before Jesus.
King James And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.
World English Bible Not finding a way to bring him in because of the multitude, they went up to the housetop and let him down through the tiles with his cot into the middle before Jesus.
Luke 5:20
American King James And when he saw their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you.
American Standard Version And seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
King James And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
World English Bible Seeing their faith, he said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”
Luke 5:21
American King James And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
American Standard Version And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
King James And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
World English Bible The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”
Luke 5:22
American King James But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said to them, What reason you in your hearts?
American Standard Version But Jesus perceiving their reasonings, answered and said unto them, Why reason ye in your hearts?
King James But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
World English Bible But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered them, “Why are you reasoning so in your hearts?
Luke 5:23
American King James Whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk?
American Standard Version Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?
King James Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
World English Bible Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk?’
Luke 5:24
American King James But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the sick of the palsy,) I say to you, Arise, and take up your couch, and go into your house.
American Standard Version But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he said unto him that was palsied), I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go unto thy house.
King James But that ye may know that 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.
World English Bible But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,” he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, arise, take up your cot, and go to your house.”
Luke 5:25
American King James And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that where on he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
American Standard Version And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his house, glorifying God.
King James And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
World English Bible Immediately he rose up before them, and took up that which he was laying on, and departed to his house, glorifying God.
Luke 5:26
American King James And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.
American Standard Version And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day.
King James And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.
World English Bible Amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God. They were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen strange things today.”
Luke 5:27
American King James And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me.
American Standard Version And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me.
King James And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
World English Bible After these things he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office, and said to him, “Follow me!”
Luke 5:28
American King James And he left all, rose up, and followed him.
American Standard Version And he forsook all, and rose up and followed him.
King James And he left all, rose up, and followed him.
World English Bible He left everything, and rose up and followed him.
Luke 5:29
American King James And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.
American Standard Version And Levi made him a great feast in his house: and there was a great multitude of publicans and of others that were sitting at meat with them.
King James And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.
World English Bible Levi made a great feast for him in his house. There was a great crowd of tax collectors and others who were reclining with them.
Luke 5:30
American King James But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do you eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
American Standard Version And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with the publicans and sinners?
King James But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
World English Bible Their scribes and the Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?”
Luke 5:31
American King James And Jesus answering said to them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
American Standard Version And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are in health have no need of a physician; but they that are sick.
King James And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.
Luke 5:32
American King James I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
American Standard Version I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.
King James I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
World English Bible I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”
Luke 5:33
American King James And they said to him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but your eat and drink?
American Standard Version And they said unto him, The disciples of John fast often, and make supplications; likewise also the `disciples' of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink.
King James And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?
World English Bible They said to him, “Why do John’s disciples often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?”
Luke 5:34
American King James And he said to them, Can you make the children of the bridal chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
American Standard Version And Jesus said unto them, Can ye make the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
King James And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
World English Bible He said to them, “Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them?
Luke 5:35
American King James But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
American Standard Version But the days will come; and when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then will they fast in those days.
King James But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
World English Bible But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast in those days.”
Luke 5:36
American King James And he spoke also a parable to them; No man puts a piece of a new garment on an old; if otherwise, then both the new makes a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agrees not with the old.
American Standard Version And he spake also a parable unto them: No man rendeth a piece from a new garment and putteth it upon an old garment; else he will rend the new, and also the piece from the new will not agree with the old.
King James And he spake also a parable unto them; No 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.
World English Bible He also told a parable to them. “No one puts a piece from a new garment on an old garment, or else he will tear the new, and also the piece from the new will not match the old.
Luke 5:37
American King James And no man puts new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
American Standard Version And no man putteth new wine into old wine-skins; else the new wine will burst the skins, and itself will be spilled, and the skins will perish.
King James And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
World English Bible No one puts new wine into old wine skins, or else the new wine will burst the skins, and it will be spilled and the skins will be destroyed.
Luke 5:38
American King James But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.
American Standard Version But new wine must be put into fresh wine-skins.
King James But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.
World English Bible But new wine must be put into fresh wine skins, and both are preserved.
Luke 5:39
American King James No man also having drunk old wine straightway desires new: for he said, The old is better.
American Standard Version And no man having drunk old `wine' desireth new; for he saith, The old is good.
King James No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.
World English Bible No man having drunk old wine immediately desires new, for he says, ‘The old is better.’”