Luke 5:6

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

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.

In Context

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

7So 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.

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Cross References

2 Kings 4:3“Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few.

John 21:6He told them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish.

Acts 2:41Those who gladly embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.

1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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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