Read Full Chapter“Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Simon answered him, “Master, we worked all night, and took nothing; but at your word I will let down the net.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} Simon{G4613} answering{G611}{(G5679)} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto him{G846}, Master{G1988}, we have toiled{G2872}{(G5660)} all{G3650}{G1223} the night{G3571}, and have taken{G2983}{(G5627)} nothing{G3762}: nevertheless{G1161} at{G1909} thy{G4675} word{G4487} I will let down{G5465}{(G5692)} the net{G1350}.
Strong's King James
(5) Shim'on answered and said, "Master, we laboured through all the night, catching nothing but I will upon Your spoken-word let down the nets."
The F.O.G
[5] Simon, his voice heavy with exhaustion, responded, "Master, we've worked hard all night and caught absolutely nothing. But because You say so, I will let down the nets." His words revealed both doubt born of experience and faith born of respect.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and Simon answering said to him, ‘Master, through the whole night, having laboured, we have taken nothing, but at thy saying I will let down the net.’
Young's Literal Translation
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