Luke 5:10

“And so was also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, etc.] Who were in the other ship, and had been beckoned to them to come and help them, and did come, and were witnesses of the miracle: which were partners with Simon; were sharers with him in loss and gain in the fishing trade; these were equally astonished at the miracle, as Simon and his brother, and the men that were in the boat with them, where Jesus was: and Jesus said unto Simon; who was at his knees, and expressed his dread of his majesty, and the consternation of mind he was in particularly: fear not; do not be afraid of me, I shall do thee no harm, nor shall the boats sink, or any damage come to any person, or to the vessels, nor…”

“Simon, fear not--This shows how the Lord read Peter's speech. The more highly they deemed Him, ever the more grateful it was to the Redeemer's spirit. Never did they pain Him by manifesting too lofty conceptions of Him. from henceforth--marking a new stage of their connection with Christ. The last was simply, "I will make you fishers." fishers of men--"What wilt thou think, Simon, overwhelmed by this draught of fishes, when I shall bring to thy net what will beggar all this glory?" (See on Mat 4:18.)”

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

“5:10 Jesus drew a spiritual analogy between fishing and seeking people for the Kingdom of God.”

“James: Luk 6:14; Mat 4:21, Mat 20:20 partners: Luk 5:7; Co2 8:23 from: Eze 47:9, Eze 47:10; Mat 4:19, Mat 13:47; Mar 1:17; Act 2:4 Luke 5:11”