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Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. <a href="/nlt/luke/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there. <a href="/esv/luke/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. <a href="/bsb/luke/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat. <a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having entered into one of the boats which was Simon's, He asked him to put off a little from the land. And having sat down, He was teaching the crowds from the boat. <a href="/kjv/luke/5.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. <a href="/nasb_/luke/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little distance from the land. And He sat down and continued teaching the crowds from the boat. <a href="/nasb/luke/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He got into one of the boats, which was Simon&#8217s, and asked him to put out a little way from the land. And He sat down and began teaching the people from the boat. <a href="/nasb77/luke/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little way from the land. And He sat down and began teaching the multitudes from the boat. <a href="/lsb/luke/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little way from the land. And He sat down and began teaching the crowds from the boat. <a href="/amp/luke/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little distance from the shore. And He sat down and began teaching the crowds from the boat. <a href="/csb/luke/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He got into one of the boats, which belonged to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from the land. Then he sat down and was teaching the crowds from the boat. <a href="/hcsb/luke/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He got into one of the boats, which belonged to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from the land. Then He sat down and was teaching the crowds from the boat. <a href="/asv/luke/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he entered into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the multitudes out of the boat. <a href="/cev/luke/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus got into the boat that belonged to Simon and asked him to row it out a little way from the shore. Then Jesus sat down in the boat to teach the crowd. <a href="/erv/luke/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he entered into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the multitudes out of the boat. <a href="/gwt/luke/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Jesus got into the boat that belonged to Simon and asked him to push off a little from the shore. Then Jesus sat down and taught the crowd from the boat. <a href="/gnt/luke/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus got into one of the boats--it belonged to Simon--and asked him to push off a little from the shore. Jesus sat in the boat and taught the crowd. <a href="/isv/luke/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Jesus got into one of the boats (the one that belonged to Simon) and asked him to push out a little from the shore. Then he sat down and began to teach the crowds from the boat. <a href="/msb/luke/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat. <a href="/net/luke/5.htm">NET Bible</a> He got into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then Jesus sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. <a href="/nheb/luke/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He entered into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. He sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. <a href="/wbt/luke/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he entered into one of the boats, 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 boat. <a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and going on board one of them, which was Simon's He asked him to push out a little from land. Then He sat down and taught the crowd of people from the boat. <a href="/web/luke/5.htm">World English Bible</a> He entered into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having entered into one of the boats, that was Simon’s, He asked him to put back a little from the land, and having sat down, was teaching the multitudes out of the boat. <a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having entered into one of the boats which was Simon's, He asked him to put off a little from the land. And having sat down, He was teaching the crowds from the boat. <a href="/ylt/luke/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having entered into one of the boats, that was Simon's, he asked him to put back a little from the land, and having sat down, was teaching the multitudes out of the boat. <a href="/slt/luke/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having gone into one of the ships, which was Simon's, he asked him to sail out a little from land. And having sat down, he taught the crowds out of the ship.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And going into one of the ships that was Simon's, he desired him to draw back a little from the land. And sitting he taught the multitudes out of the ship. <a href="/cpdv/luke/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, climbing into one of the boats, which belonged to Simon, he asked him to draw back a little from the land. And sitting down, he taught the crowds from the boat. <a href="/nabre/luke/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> One of them belonged to Simon Peter; so Jesus went up and sat in it, and he asked to row it a little way from the shore to the water. And he sat and taught the people from the boat. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And one of them belonged to Shimeon Kaypha, and Yeshua went up and sat down in it, and he said to take it out a little from the land into the water, and he sat down and he taught the crowds from the ship.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he entered one of the ships, which was Simon's, and requested him to push out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the multitude from the ship.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having come into one of the ships, which belonged to Simon, He asked him to lead out a little from the land, and sitting down He was teaching the multitudes from the ship. <a href="/haweis/luke/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then he went on board one of the vessels, which was Simon?s, and desired him to put off a little from the land: and sitting down, he taught the multitudes out of the vessel. <a href="/mace/luke/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he went therefore aboard one of the vessels, which was Simon's, and desired him to bear away a little from land, then he sat down, and preached to the people from the ship. <a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and going on board one of them, which was Simon's He asked him to push out a little from land. Then He sat down and taught the crowd of people from the boat. <a href="/worrell/luke/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, entering into one of the boats, which was Simon's, He asked him to put out a little from the land; and, having taken a seat, He was teaching the multitudes out of the boat. <a href="/worsley/luke/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> He went into one of them, which was Simon's, and desired him to put off a little way from the shore: and He sat down and taught the multitudes from the ship. <a href="/parallel/luke/5-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1730" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/5.htm">The First Disciples</a> …2He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1684.htm" title="1684: embas (V-APA-NMS) -- To step in; I go onboard a ship, embark. From en and the base of basis; to walk on, i.e. Embark, reach.">Jesus got</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hen (Adj-ANS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploiōn (N-GNP) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boat</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">belonging</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōnos (N-GMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">to Simon</a> <a href="/greek/2065.htm" title="2065: ērōtēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request.">and asked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/1877.htm" title="1877: epanagagein (V-ANA) -- From epi and anago; to lead up on, i.e. to put out; to return.">to put out</a> <a href="/greek/3641.htm" title="3641: oligon (Adj-ANS) -- Puny; especially neuter somewhat.">a little</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">shore.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/2523.htm" title="2523: kathisas (V-APA-NMS) -- Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.">sitting down,</a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: edidasken (V-IIA-3S) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">He taught</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlous (N-AMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">people</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploiou (N-GNS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boat.</a> 4When Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a> As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16-20</a> As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... <a href="/john/21-1.htm">John 21:1-14</a> Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way: / Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. / Simon Peter told them, “I am going fishing.” “We will go with you,” they said. So they went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night. ... <a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1-2</a> That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. / Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore. <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Mark 4:1</a> Once again Jesus began to teach beside the sea, and such a large crowd gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people crowded along the shore. <a href="/john/6-22.htm">John 6:22-24</a> The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side of the sea realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with His disciples, but they had gone away alone. / However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. / So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him. <a href="/john/6-16.htm">John 6:16-21</a> When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, / got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them. / A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. ... <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Matthew 14:22-33</a> Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. / After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, / but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. ... <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Mark 6:45-52</a> Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to Bethsaida, while He dismissed the crowd. / After bidding them farewell, He went up on the mountain to pray. / When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land. ... <a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-42</a> The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. ... <a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">Matthew 9:9</a> As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him. <a href="/mark/2-13.htm">Mark 2:13-14</a> Once again Jesus went out beside the sea. All the people came to Him, and He taught them there. / As He was walking along, He saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Levi got up and followed Him. <a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-51</a> The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ... <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. <a href="/exodus/3-1.htm">Exodus 3:1-4</a> Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. / There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.which.<a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18</a> And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.<a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41,42</a> He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ… he sat.<a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1,2</a> The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side… <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Mark 4:1,2</a> And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land… <a href="/john/8-2.htm">John 8:2</a> And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-48.htm">Beach</a> <a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/luke/5-2.htm">Boats</a> <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/mark/14-47.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/luke/1-60.htm">However</a> <a href="/mark/14-70.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/luke/5-2.htm">Nets</a> <a href="/mark/14-39.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Property</a> <a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Request</a> <a href="/luke/4-21.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/mark/8-14.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/luke/5-2.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Simon's</a> <a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/luke/4-29.htm">Thrust</a> <a href="/luke/5-2.htm">Washing</a> <a href="/luke/4-31.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/21-4.htm">Beach</a> <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Boats</a> <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/luke/21-8.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/luke/6-4.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/luke/8-54.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Nets</a> <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/luke/6-30.htm">Property</a> <a href="/luke/7-4.htm">Request</a> <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/luke/5-17.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/luke/5-11.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Simon's</a> <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/luke/10-15.htm">Thrust</a> <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Washing</a> <a href="/luke/5-14.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 5</div>1. <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Jesus teaches the people out of Peter's ship;</a> 4. <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">shows how he will make them fishers of men;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">cleanses the leper;</a> 16. <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">prays in the desert;</a> 17. <a href="/luke/5-17.htm">heals a paralytic;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">calls Matthew the tax collector;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">eats with sinners, as being the physician of souls;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">foretells the fasting and afflictions of the apostles after his ascension;</a> 36. <a href="/luke/5-36.htm">and illustrates the matter by the parable of patches.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Simon, later known as Peter, is a central figure among Jesus' disciples. The act of entering the boat signifies Jesus' initiative in forming a relationship with Simon, who would become a foundational leader in the early Church. Boats were common in the fishing industry around the Sea of Galilee, a hub of economic activity. This setting underscores Jesus' ministry among ordinary people in their everyday environments. The choice of Simon's boat foreshadows Peter's future role as a "fisher of men" (<a href="/luke/5-10.htm">Luke 5:10</a>).and asked him to put out a little from shore. Jesus' request to move slightly away from the shore serves a practical purpose, creating a natural amphitheater effect for the crowd gathered on the shore. This action also symbolizes a step of faith and obedience for Simon, who complies with Jesus' request. The Sea of Galilee's geography, with its surrounding hills, would have enhanced the acoustics, allowing Jesus' voice to carry over the water to the people. This moment reflects the beginning of Simon's deeper involvement with Jesus' ministry, illustrating the theme of obedience leading to greater revelation and blessing.And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat. In Jewish culture, teachers often sat while instructing, a position of authority and respect. Jesus sitting in the boat signifies His role as a rabbi and teacher, imparting wisdom to the people. Teaching from the boat allowed Jesus to address a large crowd effectively, using the natural setting to His advantage. This scene is reminiscent of other instances where Jesus taught in parables and sermons, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). The act of teaching from the boat also symbolizes the spreading of the Gospel from the Jewish people to the Gentiles, as the sea often represents the nations in biblical symbolism.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is beginning His public ministry and teaching the crowds. He is recognized as a rabbi and teacher with authority. 2. <a href="/topical/s/simon_peter.htm">Simon Peter</a> A fisherman by trade, Simon Peter is one of the first disciples called by Jesus. He plays a significant role in this event as the owner of the boat Jesus uses. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lake_of_gennesaret.htm">The Lake of Gennesaret</a> Also known as the Sea of Galilee, this is the location where the event takes place. It is a significant site for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A group of people gathered to hear Jesus teach. Their presence indicates Jesus' growing popularity and the hunger for His message. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_boat.htm">The Boat</a> Simon Peter's boat becomes a platform for Jesus to teach from, symbolizing the beginning of Peter's journey as a disciple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_availability.htm">The Importance of Availability</a> Simon Peter's willingness to let Jesus use his boat demonstrates the importance of making our resources available for God's work. Are we willing to offer what we have for His purposes? <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_teaching.htm">The Power of Jesus' Teaching</a> Jesus' choice to teach from the boat signifies His authority and the power of His words. Do we recognize and prioritize the teachings of Jesus in our lives? <a href="/topical/o/obedience_leads_to_greater_revelation.htm">Obedience Leads to Greater Revelation</a> Peter's simple act of obedience in allowing Jesus to use his boat sets the stage for a deeper revelation of who Jesus is. How can our obedience lead to greater understanding and experience of God? <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_action.htm">The Role of Faith in Action</a> This event marks the beginning of Peter's journey of faith. It challenges us to step out in faith, trusting Jesus with our lives and futures.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 5</a> <a href="/q/how_many_demoniacs_in_gerasene.htm">How many demoniacs were in the Gerasene region?</a> <a href="/q/are_you_self-examining_in_faith.htm">What is the order of Jesus' disciples' calling?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_fishermen_succeed_after_jesus'_command.htm">In Luke 5:1-7, how could professional fishermen fail all night but suddenly catch an overwhelming haul simply by following Jesus' command?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_sea_of_galilee_story's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) He entered into one of the ships.--Our Lord would seem to have chosen this mode of teaching not unfrequently.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - And he sat down, as in the synagogue of Capernaum - the usual attitude of the Jewish preachers. <a href="/commentaries/luke/5-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Jesus] got ἐμβὰς (embas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1684.htm">Strong's 1684: </a> To step in; I go onboard a ship, embark. From en and the base of basis; to walk on, i.e. Embark, reach. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. boat πλοίων (ploiōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel. belonging ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. to Simon Σίμωνος (Simōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. [and] asked ἠρώτησεν (ērōtēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2065.htm">Strong's 2065: </a> Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to put out ἐπαναγαγεῖν (epanagagein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1877.htm">Strong's 1877: </a> From epi and anago; to lead up on, i.e. to put out; to return. a little ὀλίγον (oligon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3641.htm">Strong's 3641: </a> Puny; especially neuter somewhat. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. shore. γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. sitting down, καθίσας (kathisas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2523.htm">Strong's 2523: </a> Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. He taught ἐδίδασκεν (edidasken) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people ὄχλους (ochlous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. boat. πλοίου (ploiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. 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