Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

Cross-reference

Luke 18:13 Parallel

Luke 18:13 records the tax collector's prayer 'be merciful to me, a sinner' — a direct parallel to this confession of sinfulness.

Luke 7:6 Parallel

In Luke 7:6, the centurion also expresses unworthiness — 'I do not deserve you under my roof' — mirroring Peter's humble confession.

Luke 15:19 Parallel

Luke 15:19 shows the prodigal son confessing he is no longer worthy — a similar acknowledgment of sin and unworthiness.

Luke 17:16 Parallel

In Luke 17:16, a leper falls at Jesus' feet in thanks — a similar gesture of humility, though motivated differently.

Isaiah 6:5 Parallel

In Isaiah 6:5, the prophet cries 'woe is me' at God's holiness — same response of unworthiness Peter shows.

In Matthew 17:6, the disciples fall terrified at the transfiguration — like Peter, they are overwhelmed by divine glory.

John 11:32 Parallel

John 11:32 has Mary falling at Jesus' feet and addressing him as Lord — a nearly identical action and words of humble address.

In Daniel 10:17, Daniel says 'no strength remains' — mirroring Peter's confession of sinfulness in the face of divine power.

In Daniel 10:16, a divine vision leaves Daniel weak and speechless — same collapse of human strength before the supernatural.

Job 42:6 Parallel

In Job 42:6, Job's repentance in dust and ashes mirrors Peter's recognition of his own sinfulness before the divine.

Job 40:4 Parallel

In Job 40:4, Job says 'I am unworthy; I put my hand over my mouth' — the same humble response to God's overwhelming presence.

Acts 10:26 Contrast

Acts 10:26 has Peter refusing worship, saying he is only human — a direct contrast to his own falling before Jesus, who is divine.

In 1 Kings 17:18, the widow links a prophet's presence to her sin — Peter similarly connects Jesus' power with his own unworthiness.

In 2 Samuel 6:9, David fears the ark's presence, just as Peter shrinks from Jesus — both overwhelmed by divine holiness.

In 1 Samuel 6:20, the people ask 'Who can stand before this holy God?' — echoing Peter's recognition of his sinfulness in God's presence.

In Judges 13:22, Manoah fears death after seeing God — the same terror and sense of unworthiness before the holy.

Revelation 1:17 shows John falling at Jesus' feet as dead — a parallel reaction to encountering the divine, though Jesus comforts him.

Revelation 22:9 corrects John: worship only God — highlighting that Peter's falling before Jesus is true worship, unlike worshiping angels.

In Genesis 32:10, Jacob confesses unworthiness of God's kindness — parallel to Peter's acknowledgment of his sinfulness.

John 13:6 Parallel

In John 13:6, Peter questions Jesus washing his feet — another instance of feeling unworthy before the Lord.

In 1 Chronicles 13:12, David similarly fears God's holiness, asking how he can bring the ark — echoing Peter's awe at Jesus' divine power.

Exodus 3:6 Parallel

In Exodus 3:6, Moses hides his face, afraid to look at God — Peter's reaction of fear and unworthiness is similar.

In Genesis 18:27, Abraham calls himself 'dust and ashes' before God — Peter's 'sinful man' echoes this humility.

Mark 5:22 Contrast

In Mark 5:22, Jairus falls at Jesus' feet begging him to come — opposite to Peter's request to depart, yet both show desperation.

In Matthew 8:34, the townspeople also ask Jesus to leave, but from fear of economic loss, not personal sin — contrasting motives.

Acts 10:25 Contrast

In Acts 10:25, Cornelius falls at Peter's feet, mirroring Peter's posture here — but Peter is human, contrasting with Jesus who rightfully receives such reverence.

Revelation 22:8 has John falling to worship an angel — a similar action but directed at a creature, contrasting with Peter worshiping the Creator.

Mark 5:17 Contrast

In Mark 5:17, the same Gadarene crowd begs Jesus to depart — another contrast with Peter's humble self-awareness.

Matthew 8:8 Parallel

In Matthew 8:8, the centurion says 'I am not worthy' — a similar humble confession of unworthiness before Jesus.

Acts 7:32 Parallel

Acts 7:32 describes Moses trembling before God — a similar reaction of awe in the presence of divine revelation.

1 Corinthians 14:25 depicts an unbeliever falling down and declaring God's presence — a similar response to realizing divine power.

Romans 7:14 Related theme

Romans 7:14 has Paul confessing his enslavement to sin — a parallel acknowledgment of human sinfulness.