Catholic Public Domain Version

Luke 5:6-14 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

6. And when they had done this, they enclosed such a copious multitude of fish that their net was rupturing.

7. And they signaled to their associates, who were in the other boat, so that they would come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they were nearly submerged.

8. But when Simon Peter had seen this, he fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying, "Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man."

9. For astonishment had enveloped him, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish that they had taken.

10. Now the same was true of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were associates of Simon. And Jesus said to Simon: "Do not be afraid. From now on, you will be catching men."

11. And having led their boats to land, leaving behind everything, they followed him.

12. And it happened that, while he was in a certain city, behold, there was a man full of leprosy who, upon seeing Jesus and falling to his face, petitioned him, saying: "Lord, if you are willing, you are able to cleanse me."

13. And extending his hand, he touched him, saying: "I am willing. Be cleansed." And at once, the leprosy departed from him.

14. And he instructed him that he should tell no one, "But go, show yourself to the priest, and make the offering for your cleansing, just as Moses has commanded, as a testimony for them."