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Berean Standard Bible

“and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.””

Luke 5:10

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After Jesus taught from Simon's boat, he told the fishermen to go out again, and they caught so many fish that the nets started to break. Simon Peter fell at Jesus' knees, aware of his own unworthiness.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”

World English Bible (WEB)

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.”

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were working with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Have no fear; from this time forward you will be a fisher of men.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and in like manner also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon; and Jesus said unto Simon, 'Fear not, henceforth you shall be catching men;'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y asimismo á Jacobo y á Juan, hijos de Zebedeo, que eran compañeros de Simón. Y Jesús dijo á Simón: No temas: desde ahora pescarás hombres.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

También estaban asombrados Jacobo y Juan, hijos de Zebedeo, socio de Simón. Jesús le dijo a Simón:―No tengas miedo, de ahora en adelante serás pescador de seres humanos.

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