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Luke 5:1-11
In the account of Jesus' miracle of the great catch of fish (Luke 5:1-11), Luke calls the Sea of Galilee the "Lake of Gennesaret," a more ancient name that derives from the name of a small plain on its western shore. On this occasion, while standing in the boat in which Simon Peter had spent the whole—and very unsuccessful—night fishing, Jesus teaches those who wanted to hear the Word of God. Afterward, He tells Simon, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." The man's reply is typical of an experienced fisherman: "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing." Shortly afterward, however, he changes his tune.
Martin G. Collins
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: The Great Catch of FishRelated Topics: Jesus Christ's Miracles | Lake of Gennesaret | Miracle of the Great Catch of Fish | Miracles of Jesus Christ | Sea of GalileeOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing Luke 5:1:
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