Luke 5:10

Now the same was true of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were associates of Simon. And Jesus said to Simon: “Do not be afraid. From now on, you will be catching men.”

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In The King James Version

And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

In Context

9For astonishment had enveloped him, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish that they had taken.

11And having led their boats to land, leaving behind everything, they followed him.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:19And he said to them: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Matthew 13:47Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net cast into the sea, which gathers together all kinds of fish.

Matthew 20:20Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached him, with her sons, adoring him, and petitioning something from him.

Luke 5:7And they signaled to their associates, who were in the other boat, so that they would come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they were nearly submerged.

Acts 2:4And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they began to speak in various languages, just as the Holy Spirit bestowed eloquence to them.

Matthew Henry on Luke 5:2-12

The Call of Peter, James, and John. 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into… Read the whole commentary →

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