Luke 5:10

"For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;"

Key Reflection

The scene in Luke 5:10 depicts Simon's miraculous catch of fish, an event that amazed not only him but also his companions and the larger group present. For the first-century Jewish audience, such a spectacle would have been awe-inspiring, as it demonstrated divine favor or intervention directly through a physical sign. This miracle, occurring soon after Jesus had called Simon to follow him, underscored Jesus' authority and power, reinforcing his role as a prophet and teacher who could perform extraordinary acts of God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. Fear not. He calmed their fears. With mildness and tenderness he stilled all their troubled feelings, and to their surprise announced that henceforward they should be appointed as heralds of salvation. From henceforth. Hereafter. Shalt catch men. Thou shalt be a minister of the gospel, and thy business shall be to win men to the truth that they may be saved. __________________________________________________________________

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