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And it came to pass, while the multitude was pressing upon him, and was hearing the word of God, that, he, was standing near the lake of Gennesaret;

and he saw two boats placed near the lake, and, the fishers, having gone away, from them, were washing their nets.

And, entering into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he requested him, to put off from the land, a little; and, taking a seat, out of the boat, began he teaching the multitudes.

And, when he ceased speaking, he said unto Simon - Put off into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

And Simon, answering, said - Master! although through the whole night we toiled, we took, nothing; howbeit, at thy bidding, I will let down the nets.

And, when this they had done, they enclosed a very large number of fishes, and their nets began to break.

And they made signs to their partners in the other boat, to come and help them; and they came, and filled both the boats, - so that they began to sink.

And Simon, beholding, fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying - Depart from me! Because, a sinful man, am I, O Lord!

For, amazement, overcame him, and all them who were with him, on account of the draught of the fishes which they had taken;

likewise also, both James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon - Do not fear! henceforth, shall thou be taking, men, that they may, live.

And, bringing the boats down on to the land, they left all, and followed him.