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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and Levi got up, 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 />So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And leaving everything, he rose 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 Levi got up, 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 left all, having arisen, he began to follow Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he left all, rose up, 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 he left all, rose up, 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 />And he left everything behind, and got up and <i>began</i> following Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he left everything behind, and rose and <i>began</i> to follow Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he left everything behind, and rose up and <i>began to</i> follow Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And he left everything behind and got up and <i>began</i> to follow Jesus [as His disciple].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So, leaving everything behind, he got up and began to follow him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So, leaving everything behind, he got up and began to follow Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he forsook all, and rose up and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Levi 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 he forsook all, and rose up 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 />So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Levi got up, left everything, and followed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Levi left everything behind, got up, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Levi got up, 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 />And he got up and followed him, leaving everything behind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He left everything, and rose up 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 he left all, arose, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He rose, 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 />He left everything, and rose up 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 he, having left all, having arisen, 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 left all, having arisen, he began to follow Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he, having left all, having arisen, 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 left all, having risen, he 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 leaving all things, he rose up and 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 leaving behind everything, rising up, he followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And leaving everything behind, he got up 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 />And he got up, 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 />So he left everything, and rose up, and went after 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 he left everything, and rising, he went 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 leaving all, he arose and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And having left all things, rising up, he followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And leaving all behind, he rose, and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />immediately he rose up, left all his affairs, and became his disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He rose, 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 forsaken all, rising up, he followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and he left all, rose up, and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/5-28.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=1967" 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 Calling of Levi</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27</span>After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/450.htm" title="450: anastas (V-APA-NMS) -- To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.">Levi got up,</a> <a href="/greek/2641.htm" title="2641: katalipōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining.">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: ēkolouthei (V-IIA-3S) -- 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">29</span>Then Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them.…<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/9-9.htm">Matthew 9:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Mark 2:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22</a></span><br />On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43</a></span><br />The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a></span><br />Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Philippians 3:7-8</a></span><br />But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ<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="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Hebrews 11:8</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-37.htm">Matthew 10:37-39</a></span><br />Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; / and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. / Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Luke 14:33</a></span><br />In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Acts 9:20</a></span><br />Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">2 Kings 5:26-27</a></span><br />But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? / Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-22.htm">Matthew 8:22</a></span><br />But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he left all, rose up, and followed him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/5-11.htm">Luke 5:11</a></b></br> And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/9-59.htm">Luke 9:59-62</a></b></br> And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a></b></br> So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who <i>was</i> plowing <i>with</i> twelve yoke <i>of oxen</i> before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Arisen</a> <a href="/luke/4-34.htm">Business</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/luke/5-11.htm">Forsook</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/mark/7-2.htm">Noticed</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Office</a> <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Tax-Gatherer</a> <a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Toll</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Arisen</a> <a href="/luke/7-41.htm">Business</a> <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Forsook</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Noticed</a> <a href="/acts/1-20.htm">Office</a> <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/luke/18-10.htm">Tax-Gatherer</a> <a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Toll</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 Levi got up</b><br>Levi, also known as Matthew, was a tax collector, a profession often despised by the Jewish people due to its association with Roman oppression and corruption. His immediate response to Jesus' call demonstrates a radical transformation and willingness to leave behind his old life. This act of rising up signifies a readiness to embrace a new identity and purpose. In biblical terms, "getting up" often symbolizes resurrection or a new beginning, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/mark/2-11.htm">Mark 2:11</a>, where Jesus commands a paralytic to rise.<p><b>left everything</b><br>Levi's decision to leave everything behind is significant, as it indicates a complete break from his former life and its material attachments. Tax collectors were typically wealthy, so this act of leaving everything underscores a profound commitment and sacrifice. This mirrors the call of other disciples, such as Peter, James, and John, who left their fishing nets to follow Jesus (<a href="/luke/5-11.htm">Luke 5:11</a>). It reflects the biblical theme of forsaking worldly possessions for the sake of the Kingdom of God, as emphasized in passages like <a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Luke 14:33</a>.<p><b>and followed Him</b><br>Following Jesus implies discipleship, which involves learning from and imitating the life and teachings of Christ. Levi's decision to follow Jesus marks the beginning of his transformation into Matthew, the apostle and Gospel writer. This act of following is not just physical but spiritual, indicating a shift in allegiance and priorities. It aligns with Jesus' call to all believers to take up their cross and follow Him (<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>). Levi's transformation is a type of the greater transformation that Jesus offers to all who choose to follow Him, fulfilling prophecies of a new covenant and a renewed heart (<a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/levi.htm">Levi (Matthew)</a></b><br>Levi, also known as Matthew, was a tax collector. Tax collectors were often despised by the Jewish people for their collaboration with the Roman authorities and their reputation for corruption. Levi's decision to follow Jesus marked a significant transformation in his life.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Jesus is the central figure in this passage, calling Levi to follow Him. This call is a demonstration of Jesus' authority and His willingness to reach out to those considered outcasts.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_discipleship.htm">The Call to Discipleship</a></b><br>This event is a pivotal moment where Levi responds to Jesus' call by leaving his old life behind. It signifies the radical change and commitment required to follow Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/radical_commitment.htm">Radical Commitment</a></b><br>Levi's response to Jesus' call was immediate and complete. As believers, we are called to a similar level of commitment, willing to leave behind anything that hinders our relationship with Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_and_new_identity.htm">Transformation and New Identity</a></b><br>Levi's transformation from a tax collector to a disciple of Jesus illustrates the power of Christ to change lives. Our identity in Christ should redefine our priorities and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a></b><br>Jesus' call to Levi, a tax collector, demonstrates that the Gospel is for everyone, regardless of their past. We should be open to sharing the Gospel with all people, without prejudice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_the_call.htm">Obedience to the Call</a></b><br>Levi's obedience serves as a model for us. When Jesus calls, our response should be one of immediate action and trust in His 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/evidence_matthew_left_tax_job_for_jesus.htm">Matthew 9:9: Is there any historical evidence that a tax collector named Matthew abruptly abandoned his profession to follow Jesus? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_a_tax_collector_follow_jesus.htm">In Luke 5:27-28, why would a tax collector immediately abandon a lucrative profession at Jesus' brief invitation with no apparent hesitation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_luke_18_18-30_teach_faith.htm">How does Luke 18:18-30 align with other Bible passages that teach salvation through faith rather than works or possessions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</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>(28) <span class= "bld">And followed him.</span>--Not then only, but continually, the verb being in the imperfect tense.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He left all, rose up, and followed him</span>. No doubt a hard and difficult bit of self-renunciation. He, at the bidding of the homeless, landless Teacher, gave up his lucrative employment, sacrificing all his life of promotion, of future wealth and position, exposing himself, doubtless, to sneers and calumny. With great truth could he re-echo his friend Peter's words, "Lo, <span class="accented">we</span> have left all, and followed thee." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/5-28.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</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">[Levi] got up,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναστὰς</span> <span class="translit">(anastas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_450.htm">Strong's 450: </a> </span><span class="str2">To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">left</span><br /><span class="grk">καταλιπὼν</span> <span class="translit">(katalipōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2641.htm">Strong's 2641: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining.</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">ἠκολούθει</span> <span class="translit">(ēkolouthei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<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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