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 records the tax collector's prayer 'be merciful to me, a sinner' — a direct parallel to this confession of sinfulness.
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 shows the prodigal son confessing he is no longer worthy — a similar acknowledgment of sin and unworthiness.
In Luke 17:16, a leper falls at Jesus' feet in thanks — a similar gesture of humility, though motivated differently.
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 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.
In Job 42:6, Job's repentance in dust and ashes mirrors Peter's recognition of his own sinfulness before the divine.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Mark 5:17, the same Gadarene crowd begs Jesus to depart — another contrast with Peter's humble self-awareness.
In Matthew 8:8, the centurion says 'I am not worthy' — a similar humble confession of unworthiness before Jesus.
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 has Paul confessing his enslavement to sin — a parallel acknowledgment of human sinfulness.