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Luke 5:10 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 5:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 5 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Luke 5:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 5:10
Jesus responds to Peter's fear: 'Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.' The command 'fear not' addresses Peter's terror at encountering deity. Jesus transforms Peter's profession—from catching fish to catching men. The Greek 'zōgrōn' (ζωγρῶν, catch alive, take captive) was used for capturing prisoners in war but here means winning people for God's kingdom. Peter's fishing expertise becomes a metaphor for evangelistic ministry. Jesus takes our natural abilities, sanctifies them, and redirects them for kingdom purposes. The call isn't to abandon skills but to repurpose them for eternal...
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Cross-References for Luke 5:10
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“Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”
“that every living creature which swarms”
“Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.”
“that they should come and help them. They came”
“and began to speak with other languages”
“he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers”
“whom he also named Peter; Andrew”
“kneeling and asking a certain thing of him.”
“he saw two other brothers”