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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when they had brought their boats ashore, they left everything and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having brought the boats to the land, having left all, they followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they brought the boats to land, left everything, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they brought the boats to land, left everything, and followed Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when they had brought their boats to land, they left all, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The men pulled their boats up on the shore. Then they left everything and went with Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when they had brought their boats to land, they left all, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Simon and his partners brought the boats to shore, left everything, and followed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They pulled the boats up on the beach, left everything, and followed Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So when they brought the boats to shore, they left everything and followed Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when they had brought their boats ashore, they left everything and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So when they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then, after bringing their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they, having brought the boats on the land, having left all, followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having brought the boats to the land, having left all, they followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they, having brought the boats upon the land, having left all, did follow him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having brought down the ship upon the land, having let go all things, they followed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And having brought their ships to land, leaving all things, they followed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And having led their boats to land, leaving behind everything, they followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they brought the boats to land, and left everything and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they brought those ships to land, and they left everything and they came after him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when they had brought their ships to the land, they left all and followed him.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And drawing up their ships to the land, having left all things, they followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And when they had brought their vessels on shore, they left all, and followed him.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then having brought their boats to shore, they left every thing, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then, after bringing their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, having brought their boats to the land, leaving all, they followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when they had brought their ships to land, they left all and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/5-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1803" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/5.htm">The First Disciples</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.” <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And when</a> <a href="/greek/2609.htm" title="2609: katagagontes (V-APA-NMP) -- From kata and ago; to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel.">they had brought</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">their</a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploia (N-ANP) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boats</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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: gēn (N-AFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">ashore,</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: aphentes (V-APA-NMP) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">they left</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">and followed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- 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> </span> <span class="reftext">12</span>While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19-20</a></span><br />“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16-18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-3.htm">John 21:3-6</a></span><br />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. / Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus. / So He called out to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” “No,” they answered. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">Matthew 19:27</a></span><br />“Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-28.htm">Mark 10:28</a></span><br />Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-42</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Matthew 13:47-50</a></span><br />Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. / When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away. / So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a></span><br />You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a></span><br />When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-4</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10-12</a></span><br />Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” / But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a></span><br />Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4-10</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/2-3.htm">Ezekiel 2:3-5</a></span><br />“Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.</p><p class="hdg">they forsook.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/18-28.htm">Luke 18:28-30</a></b></br> Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/4-20.htm">Matthew 4:20</a></b></br> And they straightway left <i>their</i> nets, and followed him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-37.htm">Matthew 10:37</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-8.htm">Boats</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/mark/14-50.htm">Forsook</a> <a href="/luke/5-10.htm">James</a> <a href="/luke/5-10.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/5-10.htm">Partners</a> <a href="/mark/14-52.htm">Pulled</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Run</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/luke/5-3.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/luke/5-10.htm">Simon's</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">Zabdi</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Boats</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/luke/5-28.htm">Forsook</a> <a href="/luke/6-14.htm">James</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">John</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm">Partners</a> <a href="/luke/21-6.htm">Pulled</a> <a href="/luke/5-37.htm">Run</a> <a href="/john/6-24.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/john/6-71.htm">Simon's</a> <a href="/john/21-2.htm">Zabdi</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Jesus teaches the people out of Peter's ship;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-4.htm">shows how he will make them fishers of men;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-12.htm">cleanses the leper;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-16.htm">prays in the desert;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-17.htm">heals a paralytic;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-27.htm">calls Matthew the tax collector;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-29.htm">eats with sinners, as being the physician of souls;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-33.htm">foretells the fasting and afflictions of the apostles after his ascension;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-36.htm">and illustrates the matter by the parable of patches.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And when they had brought their boats ashore</b><br>This phrase indicates the completion of a significant event. The disciples, primarily fishermen by trade, had just experienced a miraculous catch of fish orchestrated by Jesus. This event took place on the Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake in Israel, known for its fishing industry. The act of bringing their boats ashore signifies a transition from their old life to a new calling. In biblical context, the sea often represents chaos and the unknown, while the shore symbolizes safety and new beginnings. This moment marks the end of their reliance on their own efforts and the beginning of their reliance on Jesus.<p><b>they left everything</b><br>This phrase highlights the total commitment required to follow Jesus. The disciples abandoned their livelihood, possessions, and even their families to pursue a life of discipleship. This act of leaving everything is a recurring theme in the Gospels, emphasizing the cost of true discipleship. In the cultural context of the time, family and occupation were central to one's identity and security. By leaving everything, the disciples demonstrated their faith and trust in Jesus' provision and purpose for their lives. This echoes the call of Elisha in <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a>, where he left his oxen and followed Elijah, symbolizing a complete break from his past.<p><b>and followed Him</b><br>Following Jesus implies a continuous, active commitment to His teachings and mission. The term "follow" in the biblical sense goes beyond physical movement; it involves adopting the lifestyle, values, and mission of the one being followed. This phrase indicates the beginning of the disciples' journey with Jesus, where they would witness His miracles, learn His teachings, and eventually carry on His mission after His resurrection. This act of following is a fulfillment of the prophetic call to be "fishers of men" (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a>), indicating a shift from catching fish to gathering people into the Kingdom of God. The disciples' decision to follow Jesus is a type of the greater call to all believers to forsake worldly attachments and pursue a life dedicated to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is calling His first disciples to follow Him. His authority and divine nature are evident as He commands the fishermen to leave their previous lives.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/simon_peter,_james,_and_john.htm">Simon Peter, James, and John</a></b><br>These fishermen are the primary individuals who respond to Jesus' call. They demonstrate faith and obedience by leaving their livelihoods to follow Jesus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a></b><br>The location where this event takes place. It is significant as a setting for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_miraculous_catch_of_fish.htm">The Miraculous Catch of Fish</a></b><br>Preceding this verse, Jesus performs a miracle that results in a large catch of fish, symbolizing the abundance and provision that comes from following Him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_leaving_everything.htm">The Act of Leaving Everything</a></b><br>This event marks a pivotal moment of commitment and sacrifice, as the disciples abandon their former lives to pursue a new purpose with Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/total_commitment_to_christ.htm">Total Commitment to Christ</a></b><br>The disciples' decision to leave everything behind exemplifies the level of commitment required to follow Jesus. Believers are called to prioritize their relationship with Christ above all else.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_provision.htm">Trust in Divine Provision</a></b><br>The miraculous catch of fish demonstrates that when we follow Jesus, He provides for our needs. Trusting in God's provision allows us to step out in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a></b><br>The immediate response of the disciples highlights the importance of obedience. When God calls us, we should respond without hesitation, trusting in His plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_of_purpose.htm">Transformation of Purpose</a></b><br>By leaving their nets, the disciples embraced a new identity and mission. Following Jesus transforms our purpose, aligning it with His kingdom work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>The disciples' willingness to leave their security and follow Jesus challenges us to overcome fear with faith, trusting in God's greater plan for our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_bible_genealogies_conflict.htm">Why do biblical genealogies contradict each other?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pro-palestinian_movement.htm">Who knows the Son except the Father?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_vocational_ministry.htm">What defines vocational ministry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">They forsook all . . .</span>--This is obviously the strong point in favour of the identity of the facts related by the three Evangelists, but it admits of being explained, as above, by supposing a temporary return (such as we find after the Resurrection in <a href="/john/21-1.htm" title="After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise showed he himself.">John 21:1</a>) to their former calling.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/5-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And when</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">they had brought</span><br /><span class="grk">καταγαγόντες</span> <span class="translit">(katagagontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2609.htm">Strong's 2609: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and ago; to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[their]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰ</span> <span class="translit">(ta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">boats</span><br /><span class="grk">πλοῖα</span> <span class="translit">(ploia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ashore,</span><br /><span class="grk">γῆν</span> <span class="translit">(gēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they left</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀφέντες</span> <span class="translit">(aphentes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everything</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντα</span> <span class="translit">(panta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] followed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠκολούθησαν</span> <span class="translit">(ēkolouthēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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