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Luke 5:7

5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.”

6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.

So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”

9 For he and his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,

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BSB
So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
KJV
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.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
And they beckoned to their partners who were in the other ship to come and help them, and they came, and filled both the ships, so that they were sinking.
BLB
And they beckoned to the partners in the other boat, having come, to help them, and they came and filled both boats so that they were sinking.
ÅB
Og de vinket til sine lagsbrødre i den andre båt, at de skulle komme og ta i med dem; og de kom, og de fylte begge båtene, så de holdt på å synke.
OTB
De ga tegn til sine partnere i den andre båten om å komme og hjelpe dem. De kom og fylte begge båtene så fulle at de begynte å synke.
B1930
Og de vinket til sine lagsbrødre i den andre båt, at de skulde komme og ta i med dem; og de kom, og de fylte begge båtene, så de holdt på å synke.

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  • Galatians 6:2

    Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

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  • Philippians 4:3

    Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

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  • Acts 11:25

    Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,

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  • Romans 16:2–4

    Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.

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  • Exodus 23:5

    If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.

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  • Proverbs 18:24

    A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

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