Luk 5:1 (1-11)
And it came to pass that while the people crowded up against him and were listening to the word of God, that He himself took His stand beside the lake of Gennesaret. And He saw two boats which had been moored along the lake. But the fishermen, having disembarked, were cleaning their nets. And having gone on board one of the boats, which was Simon's, He requested him to put out a little from the shore. And having sat down He went to teaching the crowds out of the boat. Now, when He had ceased speaking, He said to Simon, Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch. And answering, Simon said, Master, through the entire night having worked to the point of exhaustion, we took not even one thing. Nevertheless, at your word I will let down the nets. And having done this, they enclosed a great number of fish, and their nets were torn apart. And they made signs to their partners in the other boat to come and lend them a hand. And they came, and they filled both of the boats so that they began to be sinking. Now Simon Peter, having seen this, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me at once because I am a man, a sinner, Master. For amazement took possession of him and of all who were with him because of the catch of fish which they took, and likewise also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Stop fearing. From this moment as characterized by what has just taken place, you shall be catching men alive. And having brought the boats to the shore, having abandoned all, they followed Him as His disciples.
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
Luk 5:12 (12-16)
And it came to pass that while He was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy. And having seen Jesus, having fallen upon his face, he begged Him, saying, Sir, if you have the desire in your heart, you are able to cleanse me. And having stretched forth His hand, He touched him, saying at the same time, My heart desires it. Be cleansed at once. And instantly the leprosy left him. And He himself ordered him to tell not even one person, but: Having gone off, exhibit yourself as evidence to the priest, and offer a sacrifice in recognition of your cleansing as Moses appointed before, for a testimony to them. But there went abroad rather the word concerning Him, and many crowds kept on coming together to be hearing and to be healed of their infirmities. But He himself was withdrawing in the deserted regions and was praying.
Jesus Heals a Paralytic
Luk 5:17 (17-26)
And it came to pass that on one of the days He himself was teaching. And there were sitting there Pharisees and teachers and interpreters of the Mosaic law, those who had come out of every village of Galilee and Judaea and out of Jerusalem. And the Lord's power was with Him for the purpose of healing. And behold, there were some men carrying upon a couch a man who was afflicted with paralysis. And they went to seeking how they might bring him in and place him before Him. And not having discovered by what sort of a way they might bring him in because of the crowd, having gone up upon the housetop, through the clay tiles they let him down with his couch into the midst before Jesus. And having seen their faith He said, Man, your sins have been forgiven you. And the men learned in the scriptures and the Pharisees began to be deliberating, saying, Who is this fellow who is speaking impious and reproachful things injurious to the divine majesty of God? Who is able to forgive sins but God alone? Now, Jesus having come to understand their deliberations, answering, said to them, Why are you deliberating in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, Your sins have been forgiven you, or to say, Be arising and start walking and keep on walking? But, in order that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to be forgiving sins, He said to the one afflicted with paralysis, To you I am saying, be arising, and having snatched up your couch, be proceeding on your way to your home. And instantly, having stood up before them, having snatched up that upon which he had been lying prostrate, he went off to his home, glorifying God. And amazement to the point of being beside themselves, seized upon all, and they kept on glorifying God. And they were filled with fear, saying, We saw things contrary to received opinion today, uncommon, unexpected, such as are ordinarily incredible.
Jesus Calls Levi
Luk 5:27 (27-32)
And after these things He went forth, and He saw a collector of internal revenue named Levi seated at his desk in the collector's office, and he attentively contemplated him. And He said to him, Come and join me as one of my disciples, and consider it a permanent appointment. And having abandoned all and having arisen, he joined Him as His permanent disciple.
And Levi gave a great reception for Him in his home. And there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others of a like nature who were reclining at table with them. And the Pharisees and their men learned in the scriptures went to grumbling in a low undertone, conferring secretly together and discontentedly complaining to His disciples, saying, For what reason with the tax collectors and sinners stained with vice and crime are you all eating and drinking? And Jesus answering said to them, Those who are sound in body do not have need of a doctor but those who are in a miserable condition so far as their health is concerned.
I have not come to call righteous persons but sinners to repentance.
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