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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 5:6

Verse 6 Luke 5:6.They inclosed a great multitude of fishes. The design of the miracle undoubtedly was, to make known Christ’s divinity, and thus to induce Peter and others to become his disciples. But we may draw from this instance a general instruction, that we have no reason to be afraid lest our labor should not be attended by the blessing of God and desirable success, when it is undertaken by the authority and guidance of Christ. Such was the multitude of fishes, that the ships were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:1-11

The call to be fishers of men. Each of the missionary circuits of Christ has its special features of interest. The first of these circuits is distinguished by three miracles significant of his work as the Christ of God. Look at the miracle of the draught of fishes, with the narrative to which it is related, as a record illustrative first of personal conversion , and secondly of the ministry of the New Testament. I. AN ILLUSTRATION OF PERSONAL CONVERSION . 1 . There... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:1-11

Fishers of men. We left Jesus itinerating through Galilee and preaching in the synagogues. But his centre seems to have been the Lake of Gennesaret, and especially Capernaum. The synagogues have become too small for his audiences, and so he has to take to the seashore, and there meet popularity as best he can. The pressure of the people is great, and it is to hear the Word of God they have come. A great Prophet, they feel, has risen up among them, and so they are eager to know what are the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:1-39

The association of Jesus and these chosen men seems to have commenced as follows: Simon (Peter) and his brother Andrew (sons of Jona), John and James (the sons of Zebedee and Salome), belonged to fisher families dwelling on the banks of the Lake of Gennesaret. They seemed to have been fast friends, at times even partners in their occupation. Sharers with many others of the youth of Israel of their time, in a passionate hope that the hour of the long-promised deliverance from the yoke of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:4

And let down your nets for a draught . Not necessarily a miraculous draught; it was probably a supernatural knowledge which the Lord had of a shoal of fish to be found in the spot indicated by him to the fishermen. Tristram (' Natural History of the Bible ') says, "The thickness of the shoals of fish is almost incredible to any one who has not witnessed them. They often cover an area of more than an acre, and when the fish move slowly forward in a mass, and are rising out of the water, they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:4-6

Weary workers. The passage is one of encouragement to-those who have been labouring in the cause of truth and righteousness, and whose success has not been according to their hope. We have a picture of— I. FRUITLESS TOIL . "We have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing;" words that have not only been on the lips of the unsuccessful fisherman, but often enough on those of the weary Christian workman—the pastor, the evangelist, the teacher, the philanthropist, the missionary.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:5

Master . The word in the original so rendered is not Rabbi , as in the other Gospels, but ἐπίστατα , Teacher. The Jewish term would not have been understood by the Gentile reader for whom the story was especially intended. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:6

And their net brake . Augustine beautifully compares the broken and torn net to the Church that now is , full of divisions and rents; the net unrent and untorn will be the Church of the future , which will know no schisms. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 5:4

Launch, out - Go out with your vessels.Into the deep - Into the sea; at a distance from the shore.For a draught - A draught of fish; or let down your nets for the “taking” of fish. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 5:5

Master - This is the first time that the word here translated “Master” occurs in the New Testament, and it is used only by Luke. The other evangelists call him Rabbi, or Lord. The word here used means a “prefect,” or one placed “over” others, and hence, it comes to mean “teacher” or “guide.”At thy word - At thy command. Though it seemed so improbable that they would take anything after having in vain toiled all night, yet he was willing to trust the word of Jesus and make the trial. This was a... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 5:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:1-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:4-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 5:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 5:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 5:5

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