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Luke 5:11 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 5:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 5 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.”
Luke 5:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 5:11
After the miraculous catch, Peter, James, and John 'forsook all, and followed him.' The Greek 'aphentes panta' (ἀφέντες πάντα, forsaking all) emphasizes total abandonment—they left boats, fishing business, family enterprise, security. The verb 'followed' (Greek 'ēkolouthēsan,' ἠκολούθησαν) means to accompany, join as a disciple, take the same path. True discipleship requires radical prioritization—Jesus above career, comfort, family expectations. Their immediate response shows decisive faith—no negotiation, delay, or conditions. Encountering Christ demands response, and genuine faith produces ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 5:11
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“And they straightway left their nets”
“and rose up and followed him.”
“Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?”
“Look, we have left everything, and followed you.”
“and said to him”
“and followed him.”
“He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”
“what things were gain to me”
“Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or land, for my sake, and for the sake of the Good News,,And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,,,,,,,,,”